- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverside, NJ
Riverside High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341401001234
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Riverside, NJ.
School address
District: Riverside Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341401001234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Riverside High School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 341401001234 · Riverside, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 11.6:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Elementary School (768 students)
Riverside High School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Riverside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary School
768 students
- This school
Riverside High School
464 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle School
316 students
What this shows Riverside High School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside High School compares
Riverside High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▲ 30% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Riverside High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Riverside Township School District reports $21,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside High School
How many students attend Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has 464 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverside, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside High School?
38.4% of students at Riverside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside High School is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Riverside, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverside High School rank among public schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Riverside, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Riverside Township School District?
Besides Riverside High School, Riverside Township School District also operates Riverside Elementary School (768 students) and Riverside Middle School (316 students). See the Riverside Township School District district page for the complete list.