Riverside High

Durham Public Schools
3218 Rose of Sharon Road
Durham, NC 27712
1,900 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Riverside High School, located on Rose of Sharon Road in Durham, North Carolina, is a prominent member of the Durham Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with a wide range of extracurricular activities. The campus is designed to support a comprehensive high school experience, offering students access to various specialized programs, athletics, and clubs that cater to a broad spectrum of interests and career aspirations.

Beyond its core curriculum, Riverside High is recognized for its commitment to community involvement and student development. The school emphasizes preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through university pathways, vocational training, or career readiness. By maintaining a focus on both educational excellence and a supportive school culture, Riverside High strives to empower its students to become active, well-rounded contributors to the Durham community and beyond.
1,900
Total Students
93.6
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    728 (38.3%)
  • Black
    534 (28.1%)
  • White
    490 (25.8%)
  • Two or More
    95 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    50 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
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: Durham Public Schools
Phone: (919)560-3965
Website: http://www.riverside.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,900
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 93.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,897
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 9 591
Grade 10 481
Grade 11 421
Grade 12 407
Gender Ratio
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