Riverside High School

Direction301 Midway Dr, El Paso, TX, 79915
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Public School YSLETA ISD High School

Accountability Ratings

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Excellent
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TEA Ratings
Scaled Score
Student Achievement 82
Student Progress 92
Closing Performance Gaps 89
Overall 91

Distinction Designations

MedalMedal
Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps

Welcome to Riverside High School, a vibrant educational community nestled at 301 Midway Dr, El Paso, TX 79915. As a proud member of the Ysleta Independent School District, Riverside High School is dedicated to fostering an environment where students thrive through rigorous academic instruction and diverse extracurricular activities.

At Riverside, we boast a dedicated faculty of 72 teachers who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their classrooms. With an average tenure of 12 years at our school and 14 years in the educational field, our teachers are not just educators but mentors who are deeply invested in the success and well-being of each student. This commitment is reflected in our favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 14.90, ensuring personalized and focused instructional time.

Our school currently serves 1,064 students, creating a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere where every student is given the opportunity to excel. The support extends beyond our teachers, with 19 dedicated educational aides who assist in nurturing a supportive learning environment for all students.

Riverside High School is more than just an academic institution; it is a community where students are encouraged to explore their interests and talents. Whether your child is an aspiring scientist, artist, athlete, or leader, Riverside offers a range of programs and clubs to engage and challenge our students.

Choosing the right school is pivotal, and at Riverside High School, we are committed to providing a comprehensive education that prepares our students not just for college but for lifelong success. We invite you to join our community, where we don’t just teach students, but inspire them to achieve their fullest potential.

For more information or to schedule a tour, please call us at (915) 434-7000. Discover how Riverside High School can be a part of your child’s future.

School Summary

Public School
Grade Span
09-12
Enrollment
952
Is Charter
No
Address
301 MIDWAY DR, EL PASO, TX, 79915
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Principal
MR VICTOR LARA
School District
Phone
(915) 434-7000
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Riverside High School Student / Staff Statistics

Student Statistics

Racial/Ethnic Group
Racial/Ethnic Group Number Percent
African American 5 0.53%
Hispanic 942 98.95%
White 5 0.53%
Asian 0 0.00%
Native American 0 0.00%
Two or More Races 0 0.00%
Total Students 952 100.00%
Eco Disadvantaged 822 86.34%
Limited English Proficiency 386 40.55%
Program/Count/Percent
Program Count Percent
Bilingual 327 34.35%
Gifted & Talented 68 7.14%
Special Education 133 13.97%
Teacher Student Ratio 15.00 S/T

Staff Statistics

By Experience
By Experience Count Percent
Over 30 years 0 0.00%
20 - 30 years 18 28.23%
10 - 20 years 26 40.85%
6 - 10 years 7 10.57%
1- 5 years 12 18.77%
Beginning Teacher 1 1.58%
Teacher Experience Average 14.90 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 11.70 yrs
Teacher Type Number Percent
Total Teachers 63 100%
Female Teachers 30 47.79 %
Male Teachers 33 52.05 %
School Admin 7
School Support 12
Edu Aids 12
Special Education 7

Riverside High School 2025 STAAR Statistics

STAAR Statistics
Group All Subjects Read/ELA Math Science Soc Studies
ALL 79% 64% 87% 96% 92%
African American 100% *% *% *% %
Hispanic 79% 64% 87% 96% 92%
White 58% 29% *% *% *%
Asian % % % % %
Two or More Races % % % % %
Economically Disadvantaged 78% 62% 89% 96% 92%
Male Students 76% 61% 87% 96% 89%
Female Students 82% 68% 88% 96% 95%
Special Education 60% 33% 82% 86% 75%
Limited English Proficiency 70% 48% 90% 96% 91%

Class of 2024 Graduates

Standardized Test

Class Graduate
Group %
Tested
SAT
Avg
ACT
Avg
Abv
Criteria
ALL 85.9 839 n/a 3.4
African American n/a n/a n/a n/a
Hispanic 86.6 839 n/a 3.4
White * * n/a *
Asian n/a n/a n/a n/a
Two or More Races n/a n/a n/a n/a
Male Students 87.5 838 n/a 5
Female Students 83.8 841 n/a 1.1
Special Education n/a n/a n/a n/a
Eco Disadvantaged n/a n/a n/a n/a

Graduation

Class Graduate
Group Read
Ready
Math
Ready
Both
Ready
Graduated GED Cont. Dropout
ALL 88.3 82.9 78.8 85.2 1.1 4.6 9.1
African American n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Hispanic 88.2 82.7 78.5 85.1 1.1 4.6 9.2
White * * * * * * *
Asian n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Two or More Races n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Male Students n/a n/a n/a 84.1 2 4 9.9
Female Students n/a n/a n/a 86.6 n/a 5.4 8
Special Education 67.7 61.3 58.1 70.3 n/a 16.2 13.5
Eco Disadvantaged 87.3 83.9 79.5 84.9 1.3 4.4 9.3

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