River View High School is a public high school located in Kennewick, Washington that serves 225 students in grades 9–12. 65% of the students are white, while 30% are Hispanic, 3% are two or more races, 1% are American Indian and 1% are Asian.
Serving 321 students in grades 9-12, River View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
River View High School's student population of 321 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
River View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River View High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1802 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
49%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Finley School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River View High School's ranking?
River View High School is ranked #1802 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of River View High School?
The graduation rate of River View High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend River View High School?
321 students attend River View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of River View High School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River View High School?
River View High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does River View High School offer ?
River View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River View High School part of?
River View High School is part of Finley School District.
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