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Riverside High School Alternative (Closed 2014)

7128 Kootenai St
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Riverside High School Alternative serves 18 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ID)
(10-11)
<50%
80%
(10-11)
≥50%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% ID state average).
How many students attend Riverside High School Alternative?
18 students attend Riverside High School Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Riverside High School Alternative students are White, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside High School Alternative?
Riverside High School Alternative has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverside High School Alternative offer ?
Riverside High School Alternative offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Riverside High School Alternative part of?
Riverside High School Alternative is part of Boundary County School District.

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