Riverside High School (Lake City, Arkansas) Explained

Riverside High School
Motto:Rebels Raise The Bar
Streetaddress:2007 Highway 18
County:Craighead County
State:Arkansas
Zipcode:72437
Country:USA
Coordinates:35.8158°N -90.4389°W
Other Names:Riverside, Riverside Junior High, Lake City School, Riverside School District
Schooltype:Public comprehensive
Ceeb:041335
Principal:Matt Ziegler
Teaching Staff:28.70 (FTE)
Grades:7–12
Enrollment:358 (2020-21)[1]
Ratio:12.47
Campus Size:Small-Medium
Campus Type:Closed
Colors: Maroon and gray
Athletics:Basketball, baseball, tennis, cross country, bowling, quiz bowl, cheerleading
Conference:3A 3 (2016–2017)
Mascot:Rebels

Riverside High School is a secondary school for grades 7 through 12 in Lake City, Arkansas, United States. It is the sole high school serving the Riverside School District.

Campus

Riverside High School is located in Lake City, alongside the Riverside West Elementary. The building was constructed in 2011 and houses grades 7–12. In 2020 an indoor baseball/softball complex was constructed on campus in-between the softball and baseball fields.

Academics

The assumed course of study for students follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit before graduation.

Riverside's READ program allows students to obtain an associate degree through Black River Technical College simultaneously with their high school diploma, free of charge.

Student body

The Riverside High School Student Council is made up of three representatives from each grade (7-12). Each member is chosen through popular vote.

Extracurricular activities

The school's teams, known as the Riverside Rebels, with maroon and gray serving as the school colors. For 2012–14, the Rebels compete in 2A Classification from the 2A Region 3 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. Teams are fielded in golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, tennis (boys/girls) and track and field (boys/girls).[2]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Riverside High School . June 20, 2022 . National Center for Education Statistics.
  2. Web site: School Profile, Riverside High School . March 31, 2013 . Arkansas Activities Association.