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River Valley High School

Grades 09–12 · Bidwell, OH · NCES 390656804135

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8785 State Route 160 · Bidwell, OH 45614

At a glance

Reported students

392

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

21.62

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Ohio high enrollment

47th percentile

Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

244

River Valley High School: 392 reported students.

State peer staffing position

69th percentile

18.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
479
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1

What the reported data says about River Valley High School

River Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bidwell. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Gallia County Local. NCES reports 392 students for 2024–25.

Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, above the Ohio median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.1%) and multiracial (3.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking River Valley High School

  1. 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities
11.7%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
0.25
Psychologists (FTE)
0.22
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White92.1%
  • Hispanic1%
  • Black2.3%
  • Asian0.8%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial3.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

5 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Gallia County Local

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

South Gallia High School

High · Grades 09–12

137 reported students

River Valley Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

337 reported students

Vinton Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

334 reported students

Addaville Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

315 reported students

Hannan Trace Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

244 reported students

Southwestern Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

160 reported students

View all 9 district schools →