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
Address
160 Roberts Drive

Riverdale
,
Georgia
30274

United States
Coordinates33°33′24″N 84°24′07″W
Information
TypePublic high school
Motto"In all things you do, do them with dignity, character and class" and "Teamwork makes the dream work!"
Established1977 (1977)
School districtClayton County Public Schools
PrincipalJamille Miller-Brown
Teaching staff63.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,206 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio19.14:1[1]
Color(s)Black and silver
MascotRaider (Pirate)
Team nameRiverdale Raiders
Website005.clayton.k12.ga.us

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
  1. "Riverdale High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
  2. Riverdale High School website. Retrieved on 2 October 2008.
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