Riverside JSHS

686 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Riverside Junior-Senior High School, located in Taylor, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Riverside School District. As a combined junior-senior high school, it accommodates students in grades 7 through 12, fostering an environment that bridges the gap between middle school development and high school preparation. The school is centrally located in Lackawanna County, acting as a vital community hub for families in the Taylor and Moosic areas.

Academically, Riverside JSHS offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. In addition to core subjects, the school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives, which are central to the school’s culture. By emphasizing both academic rigor and student engagement, the institution strives to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement for its diverse student body.

686

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	452
Hispanic	131
Black	56
Asian	20
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

White
452 (65.9%)
Hispanic
131 (19.1%)
Black
56 (8.2%)
Two or More
25 (3.6%)
Asian
20 (2.9%)
American Indian
2 (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 SD
Phone:	(570)562-2121
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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 7 124

Grade 8 101

Grade 9 127

Grade 10 107

Grade 11 105

Grade 12 122