Riverdale High School | |
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160 Roberts Drive Riverdale, Georgia United States |
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Type | Public |
Established | 1977 |
School district | Clayton County Public Schools |
Principal | Dr. Terry Young |
Grades | 9 to 12 |
Enrollment | 1,800+ (2008) |
Mascot | Raiders |
Team name | Riverdale Raiders |
Website | School Website |
Riverdale High School is a public high school located on Roberts Drive in Riverdale, Georgia. The school serves about 1,800 students in grades 9 to 12 in the Clayton County Public Schools district. Its interim principal is Dr. Terry Young.[1]
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, which is a pirate, giving the name "Riverdale Raiders" as the name for students, athletes, and the faculty working there. The flag with an "R" being supported by a pirate's sword is the school's logo. The school motto is: "Teamwork makes the dream work. In all you do, do it with Dignity, Character, & Class!".
R&B singer, Ciara Harris, 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 rapper T.I also attended Riverdale High School.
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