Riverton High

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Riverton High ranks 85 th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Riverton High is a public high school located in Riverton, Utah, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 2,286 students. The school is part of the Jordan School District, which is ranked 52 out of 98 districts in the state.

Riverton High's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for 10th-grade students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 26th out of 120 Utah high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 96th out of 131 in 2021-2022. In the most recent school year (2023-2024), Riverton High ranked 85th out of 138 Utah high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's Hispanic students have performed better than the state average, but its White and Special Education students have underperformed.

Nearby schools, such as Bingham High, consistently outperform Riverton High in academic assessments. Riverton High also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to some nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic performance. Addressing these areas could help the school improve its statewide ranking and better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 10-12

12476 S Silverwolf Way (2700 W
Riverton, UT 84065

(801) 256-5800

District: Jordan District

SchoolDigger Rank:
85^th of 138 Utah High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,019

Feeder schools for Riverton High:

Elementary:	Bluffdale School
	Riverton School
	Rosamond School
	Rose Creek School
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	Southland School
Middle:	Hidden Valley Middle
	Oquirrh Hills Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 25.6

Number of students: 2,326

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverton High ranks worse than 61.6% of high schools in Utah. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Jordan District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.19. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Riverton High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.9%), Hispanic (10.5%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverton High is 25.6, which is the highest among 10 high schools in the Jordan District! (See more...)

Compare Riverton High employs 90.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverton High is $8,019, which is the 4^th highest among 5 high schools in the Jordan District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverton High:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverton High 85^th of 138 Utah public high schools. (See Riverton High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Jordan District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jordan District 52^nd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverton High

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Rank History for all students at Riverton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	49.79	70^th	142	50.7%
2009	50.68	70^th	148	52.7%
2010	46.02	80^th	153	47.7%
2011	52.97	63^rd	164	61.6%
2012	49.81	74^th	166	55.4%
2013	55.17	64^th	167	61.7%
2014	62.57	26^th	120	78.3%
2015	60.91	34^th	131	74.0%
2016	64.24	32^nd	129	75.2%
2017	60.56	30^th	125	76.0%
2018	41.13	74^th	123	39.8%
2019	48.21	65^th	136	52.2%
2021	59.00	40^th	129	69.0%
2022	33.40	96^th	131	26.7%
2023	33.03	91^st	139	34.5%
2024	39.19	85^th	138	38.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.60	8^th	25	68.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	54.62	6^th	16	62.5%
2023	15.73	19^th	20	5.0%
2024	29.38	16^th	19	15.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	27.06	66^th	84	21.4%
2023	29.48	66^th	93	29.0%
2024	57.13	37^th	93	60.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	50.16	24^th	62	61.3%
2023	56.44	26^th	66	60.6%
2024	84.87	7^th	72	90.3%

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Rank History for White students at Riverton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	23.80	103^rd	123	16.3%
2023	21.63	95^th	122	22.1%
2024	27.56	92^nd	123	25.2%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverton High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	1830	0	7	34	4	n/a	n/a	0	1875
2001	1975	3	9	34	4	n/a	n/a	0	2025
2002	2076	6	16	44	8	n/a	n/a	0	2150
2003	2076	6	16	44	8	n/a	n/a	0	2150
2004	2189	7	21	49	10	n/a	n/a	1	2277
2005	2277	11	13	70	6	n/a	n/a	0	2377
2006	2364	13	19	90	5	n/a	n/a	0	2491
2007	2458	9	30	132	10	n/a	n/a	0	2639
2008	2696	12	37	157	14	n/a	n/a	15	2931
2009	2615	15	38	127	13	n/a	n/a	13	2821
2010	2724	16	37	147	14	n/a	n/a	44	2982
2011	1824	9	26	70	17	7	25	0	1978
2012	1821	10	21	113	9	5	48	0	2027
2013	1808	15	24	127	12	11	47	0	2044
2014	1874	11	23	125	6	12	53	0	2104
2015	1870	11	22	102	2	12	49	0	2068
2016	1928	14	20	125	1	13	55	0	2156
2017	1938	17	19	146	4	14	61	0	2199
2018	1962	16	13	134	5	13	64	0	2207
2019	1981	16	21	165	6	19	76	0	2284
2020	1934	16	23	161	7	12	76	0	2229
2021	1832	13	30	197	6	20	64	0	2162
2022	1918	18	34	192	7	14	68	0	2251
2023	1931	13	33	202	6	14	87	0	2286
2024	1928	17	23	244	7	12	95	0	2326

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverton High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	1875	73.2	25.6	11.3
2001	2025	77.5	26.1	12
2002	2150	79.2	27.1	15.1
2003	2150	79.2	27.1	15.1
2004	2277	86.3	26.4	15.1
2005	2377	91.0	26.1	15.4
2006	2491	107.0	23.3	14.5
2007	2639	101.1	26.1	0.2
2008	2931	108.0	27.1	12.1
2009	2821	65.8	24.5	11.6
2010	2982	86.8	34.3	17.7
2011	1978	75.3	26.2	17.4
2012	2027	76.2	26.5	25.4
2013	2044	79.8	25.5	30.1
2014	2104	78.8	26.7	18
2015	2068	n/a	n/a	12.2
2016	2156	n/a	n/a	11.7
2017	2199	78.8	27.9	13.6
2018	2207	n/a	n/a	11.4
2019	2284	87.4	26.1	10.9
2020	2229	89.9	24.7	10.9
2021	2162	n/a	n/a	11
2022	2251	85.6	26.2	8.1
2023	2286	85.5	26.7	9.3
2024	2326	90.5	25.6	12.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverton High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	1875	73.2	25.6	11.3
2001	2025	77.5	26.1	12
2002	2150	79.2	27.1	15.1
2003	2150	79.2	27.1	15.1
2004	2277	86.3	26.4	15.1
2005	2377	91.0	26.1	15.4
2006	2491	107.0	23.3	14.5
2007	2639	101.1	26.1	0.2
2008	2931	108.0	27.1	12.1
2009	2821	65.8	24.5	11.6
2010	2982	86.8	34.3	17.7
2011	1978	75.3	26.2	17.4
2012	2027	76.2	26.5	25.4
2013	2044	79.8	25.5	30.1
2014	2104	78.8	26.7	18
2015	2068	n/a	n/a	12.2
2016	2156	n/a	n/a	11.7
2017	2199	78.8	27.9	13.6
2018	2207	n/a	n/a	11.4
2019	2284	87.4	26.1	10.9
2020	2229	89.9	24.7	10.9
2021	2162	n/a	n/a	11
2022	2251	85.6	26.2	8.1
2023	2286	85.5	26.7	9.3
2024	2326	90.5	25.6	12.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverton High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$348 (4.3%)	$7,670 (95.6%)	$8,019

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverton High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 65^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 91^st of 139 High schools	17.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Riverton High)	49	43.1	5.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Jordan District)	45.8	41.8	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	49.5	45.3	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Riverton High)	33.5	26.1	7.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Jordan District)	30	21.5	8.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	36.3	27.7	8.6%
10th Grade Science (Riverton High)	35.1	20.7	14.4%
10th Grade Science (Jordan District)	29.4	26.7	2.7%
10th Grade Science (Utah)	33	32.2	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2284	2286	0.1%
African American	16	13	18.8%
American Indian	6	6
Asian	21	33	57.1%
Hispanic	165	202	22.4%
Pacific Islander	19	14	26.3%
White	1981	1931	2.5%
Two or More Races	76	87	14.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.9%	9.3%	1.6%

Schools Near Riverton High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)		Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)		RISE English Language Arts (2024)		RISE Mathematics (2024)		RISE Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 10th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 10th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverton High	Public	10-12	12476 S Silverwolf Way (2700 W	Riverton	84065	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 256-5800	2,326	91	25.6	12.1%	1,928 (82.9%)	17 (0.7%)	244 (10.5%)	23 (1.0%)	7 (0.3%)	12 (0.5%)	95 (4.1%)	39.2	85^th of 138 public high schools	38.4%		33	91^st of 139 public high schools	34.5%	6		44.4		29.8		20.9							$8,019	$348	$7,670
Jordan Academy for Technology & Careers South	Public	10-12	12723 South Park Avenue	Riverton	84065	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 256-5900	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Paradigm High School	Public, Charter	7-12	11577 S 3600 W	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Paradigm High School	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 676-1018	384	19	20.0	16.4%	310 (80.7%)	1 (0.3%)	54 (14.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.4%)	34.3	90^th of 138 public high schools	34.8%		47.6	71^st of 139 public high schools	48.9%	19	40.7		23.5		35.8			38.6					$7,957	$164	$7,793
Bingham High	Public	10-12	2160 W 10400 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 256-5100	2,471	99	24.8	11.7%	1,933 (78.2%)	17 (0.7%)	282 (11.4%)	78 (3.2%)	7 (0.3%)	52 (2.1%)	102 (4.1%)	90.2	9^th of 138 public high schools	93.5%		80.8	16^th of 139 public high schools	88.5%	7		63.8		42.9		54.7							$7,631	$245	$7,386
Mountain Ridge High	Public	10-12	14100 S Sentinel Ridge Blvd	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 412-1700	2,598	107	24.3	12.1%	2,041 (78.6%)	19 (0.7%)	376 (14.5%)	23 (0.9%)	9 (0.3%)	30 (1.2%)	100 (3.8%)	50.9	63^rd of 138 public high schools	54.3%		28.8	103^rd of 139 public high schools	25.9%	40		45.8		25.7		36.9
Salt Lake Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	14787 S Academy Pkwy	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Salt Lake Academy High School	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 597-3096	414	12	35.1	11.1%	149 (36.0%)	28 (6.8%)	217 (52.4%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.7%)	6.7	129^th of 138 public high schools	6.5%					(n/a)	14.0	27.3		10.6	18.2	15.8							$10,663	$98	$10,565
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3	Public, Charter	7-12	11938 Lone Peak Parkway	Draper	84020	Salt Lake County	American Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 810-3590	735	43	17.1	18.0%	321 (43.7%)	13 (1.8%)	225 (30.6%)	147 (20.0%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.2%)	19 (2.6%)	86.2	12^th of 138 public high schools	91.3%		70.3	27^th of 139 public high schools	80.6%	15	62.2	63.1	38.5	37.9	67.9	61.2	67.3	64.0	68.0	47.9	73.9	82.0	$7,510	$84	$7,426
Valley High School	Public	7-12	325 W 11000 S	South Jordan	84095	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 572-7035	323	24	13.3	25.4%	208 (64.4%)	8 (2.5%)	84 (26.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	17 (5.3%)								(n/a)													$9,355	$252	$9,103
Herriman High	Public	10-12	11917 S 6000 W	Herriman	84096	Salt Lake County	Jordan District	No	No	No	No	(801) 567-8530	2,415	97	24.9	16.3%	1,712 (70.9%)	21 (0.9%)	477 (19.8%)	54 (2.2%)	1 (0.0%)	40 (1.7%)	110 (4.6%)	41	83^rd of 138 public high schools	39.9%		37.9	87^th of 139 public high schools	37.4%	4		41.0		20.5		36.2							$7,226	$201	$7,024
American Academy of Innovation	Public, Charter	6-12	5410 W South Jordan Parkway	South Jordan	84009	Salt Lake County	American Academy of Innovation	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 810-4786	365	22	16.3	19.2%	284 (77.8%)	6 (1.6%)	50 (13.7%)	8 (2.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.6%)	41.2	82^nd of 138 public high schools	40.6%		23.9	112^th of 139 public high schools	19.4%	30		38.8		27.8		32.1		33.9		10.9		41.1	$7,156	$409	$6,747

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverton High

What is the racial makeup of Riverton High?

Students at Riverton High are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Riverton High a good school?

Riverton High ranks 85^th of 138 Utah high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Riverton High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,326 students attended Riverton High.

What schools feed into Riverton High?

Riverton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bluffdale School
Elementary : Riverton School
Elementary : Rosamond School
Elementary : Rose Creek School
Elementary : Southland School
Middle : Hidden Valley Middle
Middle : Oquirrh Hills Middle

What district is Riverton High in?

Jordan District

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