Riverwood International Charter School

Riverwood International Charter School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5900 Raider Dr,  Atlanta, GA
Fulton County Schools
3.7
3.5
1,727 Students
A
Niche Grade
Preparing students to be successful global citizens is the vision of Riverwood International Charter School. Founded in 1971, Riverwood is a public college and career preparatory high school accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization. Home to Fulton County’s only International Studies Magnet Program, Riverwood’s curriculum emphasizes social studies and world language. Riverwood offers nearly 30 International Baccalaureate courses and over 10 Advanced Placement courses in various subjects. It leaves its students well-prepared for college, ranking above average in test scores and college readiness. Over 90% of Riverwood graduates attend colleges and universities. Beyond academics, the school offers an impressive list of diverse extracurricular clubs and programs, where students can explore unique interests and interact with others who share their passions. The Riverwood Raiders compete in various sports throughout the year, earning numerous championships and victories. With international travel opportunities and participation in the International Baccalaureate Programme, Riverwood is developing students for success in the global community.

School Details

Head of School
Chuck Gardner
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
104
Full Time Teachers
104
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
53.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
5
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
348:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Hispanic
35.4%
White
34.8%
Black
24.5%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
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School Rankings

#18 Most Diverse Public HS in Georgia
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 522 Students
Georgia State University 515 Students
Kennesaw State University 323 Students
Emory University 225 Students
Auburn University 215 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 206 Students
Georgia Southern University 200 Students
The University of Alabama 149 Students
Mercer University 119 Students
New York University 112 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 234 Students
Psychology 149 Students
Nursing 111 Students
Biology 111 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 98 Students
Marketing 79 Students
Computer Science 63 Students
Finance 62 Students
Film and Video Studies 60 Students
Political Science and Government 51 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 366 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/25/2024
Some of the best parts of going to Riverwood for me was running track. It was a very rewarding sport and was only up lifted by my fellow teammates and coaches helping me along the way.
4.0 Senior
11/25/2023
My overall experience within my four years of being at the school has been ok. The school it's self could be better. I like how involved the school is with academics and sports. But, the school activities and culture it has its ups and downs.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
The best parts about the school is the activity's and holidays the school does and celebrates such as Hispanic month and black history month. The school is always open to new clubs and gives the students a opportunity to make a new club.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 42 Reviews
5.0 student
2/11/2024
ate, not bad school, pretty decent, fun teachers
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1.0 student
5/16/2020
I had the WORST experience at this school. Most of my teachers were terrible and did not care about the well-being of their students. Riverwood was full of cliques so I spent most of the year sitting alone at the lunch table. The principals attempts to get students to accept each other failed misera...
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3.0 parent
11/13/2018
We are nearing the end of our first semester at Riverwood so this review is hopefully preliminary, but so far, our experience has been deeply disappointing. I’m writing in the hopes it spurs some action because, among my many frustrations, I have no idea how to have a conversation with anyone in adm...
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4.0 parent
8/13/2018
Overall a great experience with teachers and staff who really care about the students.
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