Riverton High School (abbreviated “Riverton” or “RHS”) is a public high school situated on a 52-acre (210,000 m²) campus in Riverton, Utah, in the southwest corner of the Salt Lake Valley. It is one of eight high schools in the Jordan School District and, as of 2024, serves approximately 2,326 students from parts of Riverton and parts of nearby Bluffdale.

History Riverton High School was proposed in the late 1990s as a measure to relieve overcrowding in the rapidly growing southwest area of the Jordan School District. Once completed, it was intended to enroll students from the cities of Riverton, Herriman, and Bluffdale: an area that at the time was primarily served by the overcrowded Bingham High School."Building contract awarded for Riverton High School" The Deseret News. June 23, 1997.

In 1997, the building contract for the school was awarded to Union Pointe Construction Corp., and construction began. The school was built according to the Jordan School District’s policy of basing high school designs on a single, evolving model, and is therefore architecturally similar to other area high schools such as Jordan, Copper Hills, Timpanogos, Lone Peak, and Herriman. The first year of school, 1999-2000, began while some components were still being completed."Frequently Asked Questions". Jordan School District Bond Info. Jordan School District.

The local student population continued to increase rapidly, and by 2009 Riverton High School was the largest high school in Utah. In 2010, students from Herriman and parts of western Riverton began to attend the newly constructed Herriman High School, which is considered Riverton’s unofficial rival."Herriman High School". Our Work: K-12 Education. MHTN Architects.

Silver Rush Silver Rush began during Riverton High’s first operating school year, 1999-2000, as a winter charity drive similar to those at other schools in the area; fundraising efforts took place entirely within the school, and a reward assembly for students was held at the end of the drive.Riverton High School. "Silver Rush." Pause (yearbook) Issue 1 (2000).

During the next school year, the focus of the drive expanded to emphasize the selected charity and to include fundraising in local neighborhoods in addition to the school itself.Riverton High School. "Silver Rush." Pause Issue 2 (2001). Many of the fundraising activities begun during the 2000-2001 school year became traditions that continue as part of the drive, including door-to-door “odd jobs” in exchange for donationsSmith, Sherry. "Can you hear it? Silver Rush efforts help those that can’t." South Valley Journal (Riverton, UT), Dec. 20, 2013.International Rescue Committee. "IRC selected for Riverton High School’s annual Silver Rush fundraiser." International Rescue Committee (IRC). Last modified 2010. and a date auction of the Student Body Officers. In 2016, the Student Body President was auctioned for a record $2,000.O’Brien, Aimee Cook. "Students hope to have the money ‘rush’ in." The Valley Journals (Riverton, UT), Dec. 3, 2008."SBOs auctioned off for Silver Rush." The Silver Scribe (Riverton High School, Riverton, UT), Dec. 20, 2006.

One of the distinctive aspects of Silver Rush is that the Riverton Student Body Officers choose a different charity each year. They conduct a multi-month selection process that includes interviewing representatives from prospective charities. In recent years, beneficiaries have included the International Rescue Committee (IRC), ShelterKids, Now I Can, South Valley Services, Millie’s Princess Foundation, Mitchell’s Journey, Intermountain Healing Hearts, the Olive Osmond Hearing Fund, the Haley Bell Blessed Chair Foundation, and others. The student body and community emphasize that “it’s not about the money; it’s about the change.”

As Silver Rush expanded, additional fundraising events were held, including a yearly Battle of the Bands competition,O’Brien, Aimee Cook. "Local high schools raise $145,534.04 in holiday fundraising." The Valley Journals (Riverton, UT), Jan. 13, 2009. Mr. Silver Rush (a male beauty pageant),Smith, Sherry. "Silver Rush Helps For The Heart." South Valley Journal, Dec. 5, 2014. community auctions, charitable donations from the proceeds of product fundraisers held by local businesses, and benefit concerts, including several featuring Jon Schmidt,"'Teens helping teens: You’re not alone'." The Silver Scribe (Riverton High School, Riverton, Utah), Nov. 30, 2006.International Rescue Committee. "Riverton High School raises $81,000 in monetary and in-kind support for IRC." International Rescue Committee (IRC). Last modified winter of 2010-2011. one featuring Collin Raye,Cabrero, Alex. "Technology aiding charity in Riverton’s annual Silver Rush." KSL.com (Salt Lake City, UT), Dec. 4, 2012. and one featuring Alex Boyé and David Osmond.ABC 4 Utah. "Riverton High School’s “Silver Rush” Names Olive Osmond Hearing Fund as 2013 Beneficiary." Good4Utah.com. Last modified Dec. 3, 2013.

In December 2015, Silver Rush raised approximately $130,000 for Mitchell’s Journey.

In December 2016, Silver Rush raised approximately $191,000 for Millie’s Princess Foundation. Since 1999, Silver Rush raised a total of over a million dollars as of December 2016.

In December 2017, Silver Rush raised approximately $178,000 for the Now I Can Foundation.

In December 2018, Silver Rush raised approximately $210,000 for Shelter Kids.

In December 2019, Silver Rush raised approximately $176,076 for South Valley Services.

In December 2020, Silver Rush raised approximately $90,100 for Bear O’ Care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In December 2021, Silver Rush raised approximately $194,000 for The Single Parent Project.

In December 2022, Silver Rush raised approximately $262,229 for the Children’s Justice Center, which at the time was the most money raised by Riverton High School’s Silver Rush.

In December 2023, Silver Rush raised approximately $207,667 for The Sharing Place.

In December 2024, Silver Rush raised approximately $173,487 for The Refuge Utah.

In December 2025, Silver Rush raised approximately $257,300 for We Give Hope Foundation, and Jordan School District’s Mental Health Access Program.

School Athletics Riverton High School has an athletics program that includes the following sports: Football Basketball Lacrosse Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swim Tennis Track Volleyball Wrestling Baseball Marching Band

Test scores

American College Test (ACT) The ACT includes testing in Math, Science, Reading, and English. Scale scores range from 1 (low) to 36 (high) for each of the four tests and for the composite score, which is the average of the four test scores, rounded to the nearest whole number. Year SchoolComposite DistrictComposite UtahComposite NationalComposite 2013-2014 21.1 20.3 20.8 21.0 2012-2013 20.6 20.3 20.7 20.9 2011-2012 20.7 20.1 20.7 21.1 2010-2011 22.1 21.8 21.8 21.1 2009-2010 21.8 21.8 21.8 21.0 2008-2009 21.5 22.0 21.8 21.1 2007-2008 21.6 22.1 21.8 21.1

Advanced Placement Test (AP) Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college-level courses offered at the high school. AP is a national program administered by the College Board. Many colleges and universities award credit based on AP Exam scores. Year School% Passing District% Passing State% Passing Nation% Passing 2013-2014 72 71 68 61 2012-2013 72 68 68 61 2011-2012 73 68 69 61 2010-2011 72 68 69 60 2009-2010 66 67 67 58 2008-2009 57 67 65 59 2007-2008 56 67 65 58

Notable alumni Jordan Teuscher, member of the Utah House of Representatives Morgan Grim (2007), basketball player who played professionally in Germany Darian Jenkins (2013), soccer player who played in the NWSL Joe Barlow (2014), baseball player who played for the Texas Rangers Brandon Sly (2014), basketball player who plays professionally in North Macedonia Notes

References

External links

The Official Riverton High School Website Official Jordan School District webpage for Riverton High Official Utah education website with school information Info about RHS Student Progress RHS Test scores vs. National Average.