Riverdale High School

Riverdale High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd,  Portland, OR
Riverdale School District
3.9
4.3
185 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Paula Robinson
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
100%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
15
Part Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
630
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
17.8%
State Average
43.9%
Science
9.1%
State Average
40.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
241:1

Student Diversity

Male
59.5%
Female
39.5%
White
78.9%
Two or more races
9.2%
Hispanic
8.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#1 Best Public HS in Oregon
#5 Best College Prep Public HS in Oregon
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Oregon 52 Students
Oregon State University 27 Students
University of Washington 23 Students
University of California - Berkeley 17 Students
Santa Clara University 15 Students
Stanford University 13 Students
Portland State University 12 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 11 Students
Northeastern University 10 Students
Occidental College 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Political Science and Government 20 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Biology 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Business 10 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 9 Students
Environmental Science 8 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 6 Students
International Studies 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 33 Reviews
5.0 Junior
1/1/2022
I am a current junior at RHS who transferred in for the last trimester of my sophomore year. My only regret is not being able to attend for my entire high school experience. The teachers are amazing; they truly care about students and their personal troubles. The students are engaged, enthusiastic, and thoughtful. I am beyond proud to be a Maverick.
4.0 Alum
4/19/2018
Riverdale High School is a small college prep high school. While it was academically challenging, and I constantly felt challenged, I am so very grateful to all of the amazing teachers there.
4.0 NicheUser
4/23/2016
All of the teachers are very knowledgeable. They mostly explain topics well, but some just talk at you without solidifying the information (at least for some people). A couple teachers are not liked by the majority of the students, and unfortunately since it's a small school it's hard to avoid them. Overall, though, the teachers are engaging, smart and convey information well.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/17/2023
We have been in the Riverdale School District since 2010. The teachers are phenomenal. There are no "AP classes" but there are Honors options that prepare students for AP tests, like another private school in Portland. My son just took the Human Geography AP test. We are waiting for the score but he...
5.0 parent
3/10/2023
After putting 2 kids through Riverdale High, I only have great things to say. TLDR - send your kids here if you can get in. Here's the longer story...My 2 kids are very different academically and temperamentally. One is great at everything academic, the other (clinically) math & science challenged....
5.0 parent
4/22/2012
We transfered our son to Riverdale after his first semester at a PPS high school. This was the best decision we ever made regarding his education. The Riverdale community welcomed him immediately. He connected with new friends, joined the choir, and took on leadership roles at Riverdale. The academi...
5.0 parent
4/20/2012
We value our small High School! The class sizes and community atmosphere enable the teachers to know the students as individuals, engage them in meaningful discussion, and encourage them to excel. I'm glad Riverdale gives my son personalized attention and hope he has a similar experience at universi...

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