Rivers Edge High School

245 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rivers Edge High School, located in Richland, Washington, serves as an alternative high school within the Richland School District. Designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, the school focuses on providing a flexible, personalized educational experience. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Rivers Edge aims to help students who have struggled in a conventional high school setting regain their academic footing and work toward graduation.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community where staff prioritize individualized instruction and social-emotional development. Students at Rivers Edge are often provided with unique pathways to complete their credits, allowing them to balance their education with outside responsibilities or personal challenges. Ultimately, the school acts as a vital resource for the district, ensuring that all students have access to the guidance, mentorship, and academic opportunities necessary to earn their high school diploma and prepare for future success.

245

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rivers Edge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	87
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	11

White
139 (57.2%)
Hispanic
87 (35.8%)
Two or More
11 (4.5%)
Black
4 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Richland School District
Phone:	(509)967-6450
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 18

Grade 10 36

Grade 11 65

Grade 12 126