Riverdale High School

1,359 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Riverdale High School, located at 160 Roberts Dr in Riverdale, Georgia, is a public secondary school serving the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a diverse student body. It offers a variety of educational programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including college preparatory courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and various extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and community involvement.

The school environment at Riverdale High emphasizes a culture of excellence and accountability, supported by faculty and staff dedicated to student development. By providing a blend of rigorous classroom instruction and diverse athletic and club activities, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience. As a vital part of the Riverdale community, the school focuses on equipping its graduates with the essential skills, leadership qualities, and technological literacy necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

1,359

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverdale High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	303
Black	973
Asian	31
Two or More	31
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
973 (71.6%)
Hispanic
303 (22.3%)
Asian
31 (2.3%)
Two or More
31 (2.3%)
White
15 (1.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
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:	Clayton County
Phone:	(770)473-2905
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,359
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 9 439

Grade 10 349

Grade 11 303

Grade 12 268