- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sarasota, FL
Riverview High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120168001847
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Riverview High School held near 2,681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+84 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 130.1 → 131.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+84 students YoY 120168001847 · Sarasota, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,637 enr · 20.3:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Venice Senior High School (2,579 students)
Riverview High School held near 2,681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+84 headcount). Teacher FTE added 130.1 → 131.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Riverview High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Riverview High School
2,637 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High School
2,579 students
- North Port Hig
North Port High School
2,557 students
- Sarasota High
Sarasota High School
2,359 students
- Pine View Scho
Pine View School
1,752 students
- Booker High Sc
Booker High School
1,479 students
What this shows Riverview High School reports 2,637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview High School compares
Riverview High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,637 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,637
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$14,033
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Riverview High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Booker High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~2,637 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview High School
How many students attend Riverview High School?
Riverview High School has 2,637 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,597 (2022-23) → 2,681 (2023-24), nearly flat (+84).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview High School is 20.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverview High School?
29.1% of students at Riverview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverview High School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview High School?
Riverview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Riverview High School rank among high schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Sarasota, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sarasota on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Riverview High School, Sarasota also operates Venice Senior High School (2,579 students), North Port High School (2,557 students), and Sarasota High School (2,359 students). See the Sarasota district page for the complete list.