With the separation, Riverdale High School adopted 4x4 block scheduling, which splits the academic year into quarters and uses a four-period day.

[12] During recovery efforts, some National Guard troops used the empty school buildings for shelter.

Parents opposed the idea as it would cause too much upheaval for their children as they had just returned to the area after being evacuated.

East Hall is the entrance to school, along with the administration offices and the library.

[15] The extracurricular activities consist of Band (Scottish Brigade), flag team, dance team, SBA (Student Body Association), GSA, Key Club, AFJROTC, National Honors Society, Speech and Debate, TV Productions, Yearbook, and 4-H. Riverdale High athletics competes in the LHSAA.

The athletics at Riverdale High School consist of baseball, softball, soccer, cheer leading, football, wrestling, volleyball, basketball, cross country, and track.