Riverside Middle/Senior High School

Riverside Comm School District
18997 Hwy 59
Oakland, IA 51560
365 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Riverside Community High School, located in Oakland, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for the Riverside Community School District. Committed to fostering academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The institution places a strong emphasis on student engagement, providing a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and vocational opportunities that help students develop well-rounded skills and a sense of community responsibility.

As part of the Riverside district, the high school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes the success of its student body. By leveraging modern educational resources and dedicated faculty, the school strives to cultivate a learning atmosphere where students feel empowered to achieve their goals. For community members and prospective families, the school’s official website serves as a primary resource for tracking academic calendars, district news, and the various programs that contribute to the school’s local identity.
365
Total Students
24.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    310 (84.9%)
  • Hispanic
    44 (12.1%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Riverside Comm School District
Phone: (712)484-2291
Website: http://www.riversideschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 6 58
Grade 7 52
Grade 8 58
Grade 9 54
Grade 10 55
Grade 11 50
Grade 12 38
Gender Ratio