River Valley High School

392 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

River Valley High School, located in Bidwell, Ohio, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the River Valley Local School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. By emphasizing both classroom achievement and personal development, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, River Valley High School plays a significant role in the local culture by hosting various athletic programs, clubs, and community events. These activities are designed to build school spirit, encourage teamwork, and help students cultivate leadership skills outside of the traditional academic setting. Through the dedication of its faculty and staff, the school works to maintain a supportive atmosphere that helps students navigate their adolescent years while meeting the educational standards set by the state of Ohio.

392

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Valley High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	4
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	15

White
361 (92.1%)
Two or More
15 (3.8%)
Black
9 (2.3%)
Hispanic
4 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Gallia County Local
Phone:	(740)446-2926
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 121

Grade 10 121

Grade 11 78

Grade 12 72