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Auburn Riverside High School

Public | 9-12 | 1695 students
 

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  • To Many People. To Many Fights, To much Drama. Teachers Come Across Rude.

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Posted August 25, 2011
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I graduated from ARHS several years ago and many of the teachers I loved are still there. It was definitely a divided school, and from what I understand that hasn't changed. Motivated students had every opportunity available to excel. Students who didn't care were able to scrape by. There wasn't much mixing between the two groups, especially since higher- and lower-level classes tended to be held in different wings of the building. Personally, I worked my butt off, learned a lot, and was well prepared for college. Like everything else in life, you get out what you put in.
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Posted July 17, 2011
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My son is now officially a Senior and on the whole I am still pleased with the school. He has had a challenging Jr. year with AP classes and some tuff classes. Whle hes GPA fell due to this-he got all the support he asked for from his teachers. They went out of their way to help him, and the counselling staff also helped. He is still happy and I still feel the staff and teachers are first rate. While we went through a period of fights and some gang stuff it has now gotten under control. The parent involment still ranks high, and I still would recommend this school. I have been involved with the school since 1998 to present. It is ever evolving but still maintains its quality.
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Posted October 20, 2010
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Not a good school. 1/5 -not enough rules about anything (not organized, kids can do whatever they want) -fights (unsafe environment) -gangs (too many) -education level taught is lacking (easy courses, not a challenge) -students need to learn RESPECT -school leaders don't do anything Overall if you want your child to have a good high school expierence, do not enroll them at ARHS.
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Posted February 7, 2010
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To Many People. To Many Fights, To much Drama. Teachers Come Across Rude.
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Posted September 16, 2009
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I substitute taught for 10 days at Auburn Riverside. Teachers were always prepared with lesson plans that were easy to follow, but also very often challenging. Was very impressed with the rapport staff had with each other, with great behavior of students, and with strong administrative and non-certificated staff. Academically challenging curriculum, and had much to offer students in outside activities.
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Posted April 20, 2009
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My son is a junior and my daughter is a freshmen at riverside.They both play sports.We as a family will stay in auburn so my kids will be able to at riverside! I as a mother love this high school!
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Posted December 15, 2008
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This school is a pretty good school, it become more like a close family with you graduating class....a bit of clicks but that can always be easily overcome
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Posted January 26, 2008
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We love ARHS. My daughter is currently a Jr. and has been involved in sports and has maintained an Honors level GPA so far. The teachers are awesome. The school is very clean compared to others I've seen and the students seem to be very respectful.
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Posted February 2, 2007
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I went to Riverside my Freshman & Sophomore years. The teachers I had were really good and cared about me. I really liked the staff. But I had a hard time connecting with the students. I am in a wheelchair and it was very hard to become involved in school events. There was a group of 4.0 students who were in sports and all hung out together. Not being able to do sports I felt left out. Not being a 4.0student left me out. Understandably the 4.0 thing was not the teachers' fault, that was mine. But if you have a hard time socially in school... I am a great example of not wanting to do your best for lack of... confidence, and will. I was transferred to AuburnHigh because of the redoing of boundaries. I am a senior @ AHS now and am accepted and involved.
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Posted December 7, 2006
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My son went to this school for 3 years after coming out of federal way school district. (from Thomas Jefferson) and he turned so many things around he got awesome grades and the teachers are nice and fun but get work done at the same time... Riverside was the best thing for him.
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Posted March 30, 2005
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My daughter has attended this school for nearly 2 years now and I am very pleased with it. The teachers and administrators are friendly and involved, with both the parents and the students. The school itself is fairly new and very nice, and while a bit crowded, they handle it well! I am VERY happy with my daughter attending this school and have complete confidence that she will graduate well prepared for college. I give this school an A without any reservations - clean school, clean neighborhood, smart and friendly teachers - a very positive environment!
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

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38%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 81% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 91% in 2012.

170 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
93%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 45% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 94% in 2012.

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
21%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 61% in 2012.

315 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 59% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
59%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 23% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 36% in 2012.

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About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 27% in 2012.

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n/a

2011

 
 
5%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 44% in 2012.

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n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 37% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
38%
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 15% in 2012.

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Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 21% in 2012.

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 36% in 2012.

2012

 
 
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Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 27% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 29% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

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Biology I

All Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White98%
Low income81%
Not low income98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Geometry

All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian97%
Asian/Pacific Islander97%
Hispanic94%
Multiracial100%
Pacific Islandern/a
White99%
Low income95%
Not low income99%
Not special education98%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students43%
Female55%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Low income33%
Not low income55%
Special educationn/a
Not special education44%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Students56%
Female57%
Male56%
Black24%
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic37%
Multiracial41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islander0%
White62%
Low income34%
Not low income66%
Special education21%
Not special education58%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Geometry

All Students50%
Female37%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income33%
Not low income63%
Special educationn/a
Not special education49%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

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Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

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Geometry

All Students41%
Female42%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White43%
Low income44%
Not low income39%
Special educationn/a
Not special education39%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Integrated Math 1

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Integrated Math 2

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Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Biology I

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Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
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Not special educationn/a

Geometry

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Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Not special educationn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2010.

424 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

370 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

393 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
38%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 85% in 2012.

362 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Reading

All Students87%
Female87%
Male88%
Black75%
Asian97%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Low income72%
Not low income94%
Special education30%
Not special education90%
Limited English25%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students88%
Female96%
Male82%
Black77%
Asian93%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic75%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low income78%
Not low income93%
Special education35%
Not special education91%
Limited English35%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) to test students in reading and writing in grade 10. Math skills are tested by the End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 69% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 9%
Hispanic 12% 16%
Black 5% 6%
Native American 2% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A42%
Special education 6%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 4%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 20N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 71%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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