Riverdale High School (Georgia)
Riverdale High School is a public high school on Roberts Drive in Riverdale, Georgia, United States. The school serves about 1,400 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Clayton County Public Schools district. Its current principal is Jamille Miller-Brown.[2]
| Riverdale High School | |
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| Address | |
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160 Roberts Drive , 30274 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°33′24″N 84°24′07″W |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | "In all things you do, do them with dignity, character and class" and "Teamwork makes the dream work!" |
| Established | 1977 |
| School district | Clayton County Public Schools |
| Principal | Jamille Miller-Brown |
| Teaching staff | 63.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,206 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.14:1[1] |
| Color(s) | Black and silver |
| Mascot | Raider (Pirate) |
| Team name | Riverdale Raiders |
| Website | 005 |
The school first opened in 1977 with a few unfinished projects to complete the construction of the school. Students and staff began use of the facilities on November 7 of that year.
The school's mascot is a pirate, giving the name "Riverdale Raiders" to students and faculty. A flag with an "R" supported by a pirate's sword is the school's logo. The school mottos are: "In all you do, do it with Dignity, Character & Class!" and "Teamwork makes the dream work".
R&B singer Ciara, who graduated from Riverdale High School in 2003, revisited to receive a key to the city of Riverdale on October 19, 2006 in honor of her success and the inspiration she sets for other goal-led students.
Well-known rappers T.I. and Playboi Carti also attended Riverdale High School.
The school had more new renovations, In Summer 2017, Riverdale High School has a brand new $13.3 million gymnasium. Riverdale High School’s new facility is the biggest competitive gymnasium in the county with a capacity of 2,300 persons. It will replace the old gymnasium that was built in 1977.
In Summer 2019, Riverdale High School had more renovations to bring a modern facade to the front and other changes to the school. Renovations we're completed later in 2020. Renovations cost at $17 million.
References
- "Riverdale High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- Riverdale High School website. Retrieved on 2 October 2008.