Auburn Riverside High School

www.auburn.wednet.edu/arhs

1,852 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Auburn Riverside High School, located in Auburn, Washington, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Auburn School District. Known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and vibrant extracurricular culture, the school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success through a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and robust support systems. The campus serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development within the local community.

Beyond academics, Auburn Riverside is widely recognized for its strong school spirit and active participation in Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) athletics. The school offers a wide array of sports teams, arts programs, and student-led clubs that contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. By integrating community engagement with high standards for student achievement, Auburn Riverside High School strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment that empowers students to reach their full potential.

1,852

Total Students

84.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Auburn Riverside High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	590
Hispanic	646
Black	110
Asian	260
Two or More	170
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	61

Hispanic
646 (34.9%)
White
590 (31.9%)
Asian
260 (14.0%)
Two or More
170 (9.2%)
Black
110 (5.9%)
Pacific Islander
61 (3.3%)
American Indian
15 (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:	N/A
District:	Auburn School District
Phone:	(253)804-5154
Website:	http://www.auburn.wednet.edu/arhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,852
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	718
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	187

* 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 9 450

Grade 10 486

Grade 11 470

Grade 12 446