Enrollment
2,637
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120168001847
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
130.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverview High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverview High School
Riverview High School is a large high school in Sarasota, Florida, enrolling 2,637 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,637 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 144 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Sarasota also operates Venice Senior High School (2,579 students) and North Port High School (2,557 students) alongside Riverview 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 High School compares
Riverview High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,753
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sarasota, which includes Riverview High School.
$12,753
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.1%
State 11.5%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,637 students)
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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.
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 45/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Riverview High School a good school?
Riverview High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 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.
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