Our school is helping all students develop world-class skills of the Profile of the Graduate by offering a rigorous academic program with three levels of instruction, and has a continued goal to maintain high expectations for all its students. Having received the honors of Palmetto’s Finest, High School and a Flagship of Promise, U.S News Best High Schools, Palmetto Gold, PLTW Distinguished High School, and the highest school report card score in Greenville County, Riverside emphasizes and challenges all students to improve and succeed in reading, mathematics, and critical thinking skills.
Riverside offers coursework, allowing our graduates to be successful in any area of college study as well as choose a career pathway. The majority of Riverside students have indicated their interest in health sciences, science, engineering, math, technology, the arts, and communication. We offer a diverse curriculum that allows our students to pursue their path to success. Students have the options to take a variety of AP and Dual Credit Courses, obtain an AP Capstone Diploma, PLTW Engineering and Biomedical, Riverside participate in our nationally recognized fine arts program, and enroll in a host of Career and Technology pathways (PLTW, Business, Health Science, and Teacher Cadet). Additionally, Riverside students have the opportunity to grow through community service, peer tutoring, teacher cadets, athletics, and a wide variety of clubs and organizations. These activities help develop leadership, time management skills, and civic responsibility.
The student body brought many honors and accomplishments to Riverside. The Speech and Debate team received First Place in South Carolina for the fifteenth consecutive year. It was named a Speech School Honor at the National Speech and Debate Association Tournament, an award-winning SC AAAA Marching Band, and an award-winning Orchestra. Our Virtual Enterprise team won its 5th State Championship and 3rd Regional Championship. Riverside High School had 10 National Merit Scholarship Finalists, 60 Palmetto Fellows, 337 LIFE Scholarships, the Class of 2026, and $17,793,956 million in college scholarships. Students performed at the highest level in Greenville County, with 97.33% students from the class of 2026 graduating College or Career Ready. Our Athletic program has captured 98 State Championships.
The community has served as an invaluable partner with the faculty and students. 2025-2026 was a very busy year for parent and community involvement. Parents contributed thousands of hours working athletic events, in the school store, and hosting a Career and Job Fair Day. Even with a much larger facility and more students, Riverside continues to strive to maintain its high level of academic excellence to meet the needs of all students and prepare our graduates for success.
Darah Huffman, Principal
