Superintendent highlights test scores, AP expansion and clean audits at Riverview SD

Superintendent Dr. English opened his report by praising staff and describing recent academic gains and fiscal stability at Riverview School District.

In his remarks Dr. English said the district ranks highly among similarly sized Western Pennsylvania schools, has nearly doubled AP exams administered over five years and has substantially increased the share of students scoring 3 or better on AP exams (he said growth from 69% to over 88% in recent years). He also said Riverview received an AP access award for encouraging low-income and underrepresented students to take AP coursework and that the district’s average SAT score across test-takers is 1,198.

On finances, Dr. English said the district has maintained clean audits and has built capital reserves the district’s independent auditor described as financially healthy. He said staffing is experienced—the superintendent cited aggregated years of experience across teachers and administrators—and highlighted multiple parent-survey metrics showing high satisfaction (most measures above 90%). He also referenced a special-education audit and parent survey results that the district reported as showing a 100% graduation rate for special-education students and strong parent confidence in IEP participation.

Why it matters: The presentation frames the district’s priorities (academic growth, access to advanced coursework, and fiscal prudence) as context for upcoming budget and personnel decisions during the spring budgeting season.

What to watch: Dr. English noted annual budget planning is underway and that some program contributions (for example the AIU allocation) are estimates until state calculations finalize after July.

At the meeting, board members thanked Dr. English and credited staff and volunteers for the results he described.