- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yonkers, NY
Riverside High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363192000448
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Yonkers · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside High School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192000448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Riverside High School held near 981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 60.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 363192000448 · Yonkers, NY High · MID · TRAD
934 enr · 15.6:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students)
Riverside High School held near 981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 60.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Riverside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yonkers Montes
Yonkers Montessori Academy
1,234 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,176 students
- Yonkers High S
Yonkers High School
1,111 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies
1,096 students
- Gorton High Sc
Gorton High School
1,068 students
- This school
Riverside High School
934 students
What this shows Riverside High School reports 934 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 York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 934 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
934
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
80.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.7%
African American 23.3%
White 4.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Riverside High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Yonkers City School District reports $27,592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers Montessori Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yonkers High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~934 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside High School
How many students attend Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has 934 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yonkers, NY. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 981 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside High School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside High School?
84.8% of students at Riverside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside High School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.7% of enrollment, in Yonkers, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside High School?
Riverside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 high schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Yonkers, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Yonkers on the city page.
What other schools are in Yonkers City School District?
Besides Riverside High School, Yonkers City School District also operates Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students), Lincoln High School (1,176 students), and Yonkers High School (1,111 students). See the Yonkers City School District district page for the complete list.