School Information
Riverton High School is located at 12476 S 2700 W, Riverton, Utah 84065 and serves the southwest corner of Salt Lake County, including the communities of Riverton, Bluffdale, and Herriman. Enrollment is approximately 2800 students. The high school opened its doors in 1999. The Riverton High School campus sits on 52 acres and is a beautiful, modern facility that effectively meets the education needs of community, students, and staff.
The focus of Riverton High School is summed up in the following mission statement:
At Riverton High School, we, the participants and patrons, exemplify an environment of mutual respect and cooperation, a commitment to excellence in all endeavors, and the encouragement of positive character traits.
• Our school serves over 2,800 students, grades 10-12, and the
student population is expected to continue growing rapidly.
• Teacher/pupil ratio is budgeted at 27.3 students per teacher,
with actual class size varying among classes.
• RHS is on a traditional nine-month calendar, but it is on a
block schedule. Students have eight classes. They have four classes
every other day for 87 minutes each.
• Riverton High School offers a broad curriculum. In addition
to core classes, they offer a wide variety of electives.
• Students must earn 27 credits and pass basic skills tests to
graduate.
• All teachers and administrators are evaluated regularly.
• The counseling department has a full-time school psychologist,
in
addition to six regular counselors and a vocational education
specialist.
• Students are expected to abide by District dress code policy.
• Fee waivers are available for families that qualify.
• There are many Honors and Advanced Placement courses available
including concurrent enrollment courses
• Special services are available to students with learning disabilities.
• Technology training is available to all students, and is encouraged
in most subjects, in addition to actual technology classes.
• A full extracurricular program is in place at RHS, including
sports, forensics, drama, dance, art, clubs, student government, etc.
• RHS has an active and supportive PTSA as well as a community
group that meets monthly.
• Bus service is available to students who live more that two
miles from the school.
• A hot lunch program is available for students for $1.75 per
day.
• Adult visitors are welcome, but must check in at the main office
upon
arrival. Students from other schools are not permitted during school
hours except under special 
circumstances.
• Our science program has applied for and received large grants
from private corporations like INTEL.
• Our technology classes are among the best in the state.
• Many of our students earn considerable college credit through
the AP program. Our Art 2D Design, Drawing, English Literature, Music Theory, Statistics, and Photography classes all
had pass rates of 70% or higher.
• Our choral and instrumental programs are excellent.
• Our athletic teams are steadily improving, and have won several
regional championships and have had good showings in state competition.
• Our graduation rate is above 90%.