For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 525 students in Riverdale, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Riverdale, CA are Horizon High School and Riverdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Riverdale, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverdale High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Riverdale, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3086 West Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3086 West Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Virtual
Alternative School
3086 West Mt. Whitney
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Riverdale, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Riverdale, CA include Horizon High School and Riverdale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Riverdale?
3 public high schools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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