RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

rdh.leeschools.net/

1,916 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Riverdale High School, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is a public secondary institution serving the Lee County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering an environment that encourages student engagement through athletics, arts, and various career-oriented technical programs.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Riverdale High School emphasizes community involvement and school spirit, often referred to by the mascot, the Raiders. The campus provides students with access to modern facilities and resources aimed at supporting diverse learning styles. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and personal development, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local community and beyond.

1,916

Total Students

76.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	814
Hispanic	882
Black	157
Asian	19
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
882 (46.0%)
White
814 (42.5%)
Black
157 (8.2%)
Two or More
41 (2.1%)
Asian
19 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)694-4141
Website:	http://rdh.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,916
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	777
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 533

Grade 10 559

Grade 11 385

Grade 12 439

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	533
Grade 10	559
Grade 11	385
Grade 12	439

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	878	45.8%
Male	1,038	54.2%

High School 9th - 12th