River Valley High School is a high school located in Mohave Valley, Arizona. The school is part of the Colorado River Union High School District. The school was established in 1992.
Serving 565 students in grades 9-12, River Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
River Valley High School's student population of 565 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1994
Colors
Red, Silver
School Rankings
River Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Valley High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
63%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dust Devils
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Valley High School's ranking?
River Valley High School is ranked #1398 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are River Valley High School often compared to?
River Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mohave High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Valley High School?
The graduation rate of River Valley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend River Valley High School?
565 students attend River Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of River Valley High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Valley High School?
River Valley High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Valley High School offer ?
River Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River Valley High School part of?
River Valley High School is part of Colorado River Union High School District (4381).
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