| Riverton High School | |
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| Riverton High School | |
| Location | |
| Riverton, Utah United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | February 28, 1999 |
| Principal | Brad Sorensen |
| Enrollment | 2,982[1] |
| Color(s) | Purple (Majestic), Silver, Black. |
| Team Name | Silverwolves |
| Website | rhs.jordan.k12.ut.us rivertonhigh.com |
Riverton High School (RHS) is a public high school in the state of Utah. Located in the southwest corner of the Salt Lake Valley in the Jordan School District, it is also the largest high school in the state, serving 2,982 students from the cities of Riverton and Bluffdale.
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During 1997, Jordan School District experienced a population growth in the Draper area of its boundaries, creating overcrowding schools, particularly Bingham High School, that became a big issue for those attending those schools. Plans were created to accommodate a possible higher student population expansion of the Riverton, Herriman, Bluffdale area's. Construction started in 1997 and was completed in 1999, though few of its components would not be completed till 2000.[2] Through the first year of the school, the school experienced major adjustments, since most of the students came from Bingham High School and were used to its culture, and had very few student resources and programs. This was dealt with after 2000, with the creation of Silver Rush and other social programs, which included an Honor's Society and the creation of Skills USA.[3] By 2002, as many as 15 programs were created by teachers and the administration to help improve student scores and involvement. As the school progressed through the years between 2003–2005, the school's sport sector was becoming a powerhouse in the region, its education sector was improving dramatically by 50%, and with the change of staff through a short period, it was constantly changing laws to help the school's image in the district.[3] In 2005-2006, the school experience a dramatic jump in school suicides, which created a great concern for Jordan School District. With the support of the administration and staff, Hope squad was created being the first social support program in school history. Many other programs were added after 2006, this includes the attendance policy that was created in 2006, and the P.A.C.K program in 2008 (P.A.C.K. has been removed for the 2011 school year). Riverton saw a significant improvement during the year of 2006-2008 in education and athletics, becoming one of the best schools in the state in 2007.
In 2010 Both the Riverton Boys and Girls Track and Field teams won the Utah State 5A Championships. This was the first state title for the boys and the second state title for the girls.
Riverton High school's elections are determined by a majority vote from the student body and from teachers. The positions of President, Communications, Finance, Student Recognition, and Activities are all determined by a majority vote from the student body. Technology, Historian, and Artist are positions determined by the officers elected by the student body. These three positions are to inspire students to progress in these areas and to promote these fields to students around them. All these positions represent different departments within the school. Each of these fields is determined by the candidate's popularity among students and how they present themselves in public. The entire process of elections lasts until the results are announced a month after the campaigning begins.
Silver Rush is the school's annual charity drive that focuses on improving surrounding communities ever since it was promoted by the first principal, Mr. "Scooter" in 1999. The school created this program to help students realize and experience what they can do to help others. The program has experienced perpetual growth throughout the school's history ever since it was created in 1999.[4]
The Hope Squad was formed in the wake of the 2005-2006 school year, in which five students died (each in a separate incident), including two suicides. Its basic duty is to solve social problems and try to prevent crime and mortality rates in a stressful school environment. Hope Squad has been successful in recent years, creating new programs to benefit students. The group still continues to this day, becoming one of the most successful student programs in the state of Utah.[5]
The ACT includes testing in the areas of Math, Science, Reading and English. Scale scores range from 1 (low) to 36 (high) for each of the four tests and for the Composite. The Composite score is the average of the four test scores, rounded to the nearest whole number.
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Year
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School Composite
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District Composite
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Utah Composite
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National Composite
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2006-2007
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21.3
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22.0
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21.7
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21.2
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2005-2006
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21.5
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22.0
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21.7
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21.1
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2004-2005
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21.4
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22.0
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21.5
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20.9
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2003-2004
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21.4
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22.0
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21.5
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20.9
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2002-2003
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21.0
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21.8
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21.3
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20.8
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2001-2002
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20.9
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21.8
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21.4
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20.8
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2000-2001
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21.2
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21.8
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21.4
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21.0
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Advanced Placement Test (AP)
Advanced Placement classes are college-level classes offered at the high school campus. Advanced Placement is a national program administered by the College Board. Many colleges and universities around the nation award credit based on scores from the AP Exams.
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Year
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School % Passing
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District % Passing
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State % Passing
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Nation % Passing
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2006-2007
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52.9
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67.5
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65.9
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59.3
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2005-2006
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54.0
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69.6
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65.5
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59.6
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2004-2005
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62.0
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70.9
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65.5
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59.6
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2003-2004
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59
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75.2
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68.1
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61.6
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2002-2003
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58
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70.8
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67.2
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61.7
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2001-2002
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54
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70.0
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69.0
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63.0
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2000-2001
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48
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70.3
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66.1
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61.6
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Riverton High School maintains a highly successful band program, choir program, drama program, and athletics program. The RHS music departments consistently take region and state titles in their respective divisions.
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