Riverside High School

(304)348-1996

riverside.kana.k12.wv.us/

1,057 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Riverside High School, located at #1 Warrior Way in Belle, West Virginia, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in the Kanawha County School District. The school is home to the "Warriors" and serves as a central hub for academic and extracurricular activities for the communities in the eastern end of Kanawha County. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a range of core academic courses, elective programs, and support services to foster student growth.

Beyond academics, Riverside High School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and community engagement through its various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations. By maintaining a focus on tradition and student development, the school strives to create an environment that encourages both personal achievement and social responsibility. As a key institution in Belle, it plays a vital role in connecting students with the local community while preparing them for their future career and educational goals.

1,057

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	945
Black	64
Asian	2
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
945 (89.4%)
Black
64 (6.1%)
Two or More
45 (4.3%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Kanawha County Schools
Phone:	(304)348-1996
Website:	http://riverside.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,057
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
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 9 294

Grade 10 253

Grade 11 252

Grade 12 258