Riverside High School

112 E WASHINGTON STREET
RIVERSIDE, NJ 08075

highschool.riverside.k12.nj.us/

464 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Riverside High School, located at 112 E. Washington Street in Riverside, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local Riverside Township community. As a cornerstone of the Riverside School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, extracurricular involvement, and preparation for post-secondary success.

The school is well-integrated into the fabric of the small borough of Riverside, functioning as a central hub for student life and community engagement. By emphasizing core subjects alongside elective offerings, Riverside High School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body, aiming to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to society upon completion of their high school education.

464

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	178
Black	61
Asian	5
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

White
203 (43.8%)
Hispanic
178 (38.4%)
Black
61 (13.1%)
Two or More
15 (3.2%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Riverside Township School District
Phone:	(856)461-1255
Website:	http://highschool.riverside.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 9 119

Grade 10 124

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 111