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School Comparison

SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
vs.
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
  • RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL (456 vs. 262).
  • RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL (217 vs. 69).
  • RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL (244 vs. 173).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL (456 vs. 262).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL (253 vs. 234).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL (244 vs. 173).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL (217 vs. 69).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL (324.7:1 vs. 315.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

2 metrics were reported by RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL. Comparable data for SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
6
AP enrollment
82

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
$14,241.74
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
$14,241.74
Local revenue share
SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
33.1%
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
33.1%
State revenue share
SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
44.8%
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
44.8%
Federal revenue share
SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
22.2%
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
22.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
29.8%
RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
29.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Kanawha County
$58,887
Kanawha County
$58,887
Poverty rate
Kanawha County
16.1%
Kanawha County
16.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Kanawha County
29.3%
Kanawha County
29.3%
Unemployment rate
Kanawha County
3.8%
Kanawha County
3.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.