Riverdale High School
Jefferson, LA 70121
Phone: (504) 833-7288
Fax: (504) 837-5401
District: Jefferson Parish School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1259 students
Riverdale High School, a public school located in Jefferson, LA, serves grades 9-12 in the Jefferson Parish School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Riverdale High School is a public school located in Jefferson, LA. 1259 students attend Riverdale High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Louisiana Educational Assessment Program data from Louisiana Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 9/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2023 4-year high school graduation rate data from Louisiana Department of Education, using 2024 Average ACT score data from Louisiana Department of Education, and using 2023 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Louisiana Department of Education. |
Posted: August 31, 2017
former student, who didn't get treated right by the administration. They almost didn't let me go to graduation.
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Posted: August 23, 2017
Posted: August 23, 2017
I would never, in my life send my child to this "school" again. If you or your child wants to be treated with respect or get a decent education, this is not the place.
Posted: August 23, 2017
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Posted: January 15, 2017
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Posted: January 15, 2017
The amount of homework you get depends on the teachers and/or classes you have. My Algebra teacher and Geometry teacher have both assigned worksheets for homework everyday or packets that would take a week to finish. My English class is assigned homework weekly, and the same for my Civics class. Other classes I have don't assign homework or assign little homework. There are certain subjects that may take more practice achieving in than others, and the teachers I have seem to understand that well.
Posted: September 19, 2016
I decided to update this review now that I'm a sophomore. I will start with the bad things and then the good stuff.
The PROBLEMS: Some of the kids here can be RIDICULOUS. Last year there was a student (who left) who would pick on freshman. Other kids tried to film me when they thought i was gonna cry. There aren't THAT many bad kids though. It is believed that fights are very common, but I only saw a few last year. I believe there are bad kids anywhere. Also, there are a couple teachers who hardly anybody likes.
The PROS: I have made at least 30 friends and acquaintances, and I enjoy hanging out with all of them. Many students that you may expect to be bad can be nice and actually care about you. For example, I hardly get teased, but when I do and cry about it, other students are actually concerned about me, even ones who I'd predict tease me. I have made a specific friend who I like to talk to on the phone, and that I have invited to my house. Another student saw my wallet and then told an office staff member what they found, who gave it to me. He then announced it on the intercom. He keeped it anonymous, and I KNEW what he was talking about. Riverdale used to be a C school, then a B school, and last year, it's an A school. To sum it all up, for all the people who call this school RiverJAIL, it's not as bad as prison. It's a good school.
Posted: April 12, 2016
Posted: September 9, 2013
a great school this is my childs' first year a freshman. He signed on the football team and was accepted playing first string. The coaches are great they are helpful in every way. The coaches seem to care about their academic achievements as well as the sports. They have also taken an interest in his feeling as a human being always there to encourage. I give RIVERDALE A FIVE IN THE RATING SYSTEM. At this time I have not met any teachers therefore I can not comment in this area.
Posted: May 28, 2012
teachers at riverdale are caring, knowledgeable, and push students to achieve. its almost like a family atmosphere
Posted: May 14, 2012
This is definitely the best public high school of the big four on the East Bank. Riverdale is smaller than Grace King, Bonnabel, and East Jefferson, which also benefits the students as they get a more personal education. My son really enjoys attending school here and is involved in many sports and will be entering the IB program. The teachers and administration seem to really care about the students and it shows. If you want the best education for your son/daughter without having to pay a fortune for private school, check out Riverdale High School. You won't be disappointed!
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| 1 | Lakeview | Neighborhood/Subdivision | New Orleans | LA | 5.2 mi | |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Shore | New Orleans | LA | 10.7 mi | |
| 2 | North Shore | Eden Isle | LA | 27.3 mi | |
| 3 | Mandeville | Mandeville | LA | 28.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
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| Coast Guard New Orleans | 5.9 mi. |
| Marine Forces Reserve New Orleans | 7.8 mi. |
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