Enrollment
854
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverview, MI
Riverview Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262991006564
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Community High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Riverview · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Community High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Community High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Riverview, MI.
School address
District: Riverview Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262991006564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverview Community High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverview Community High School
Riverview Community High School is a large high school in Riverview, Michigan, enrolling 854 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Michigan schools and 32% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 854 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 320 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #235, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Riverview Community School District also operates Seitz Middle School (606 students) and Memorial Elementary School (435 students) alongside Riverview Community High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverview Community High School compares
Riverview Community High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$12,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 6.4%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Riverview Community High School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverview Community School District, which includes Riverview Community High School.
$12,037
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 70.4%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Riverview Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seitz Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~854 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Riverview Community High School
How many students attend Riverview Community High School?
Riverview Community High School has 854 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverview, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Community High School is 23.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview Community High School?
37.3% of students at Riverview Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Community High School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Riverview, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Community High School?
Riverview Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverview Community High School rank among public schools in Riverview?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Community High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Riverview, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Riverview on the city page.
Is Riverview Community High School a good school?
Riverview Community High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Riverview Community School District?
Besides Riverview Community High School, Riverview Community School District also operates Seitz Middle School (606 students), Memorial Elementary School (435 students), and Forest Elementary School (395 students). See the Riverview Community School District district page for the complete list.
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