Serving 2,810 students in grades 9-12, Ridgeview High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,810 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 22%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgeview High School's student population of 2,810 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,810 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ridgeview High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ridgeview High School often compared to?
Ridgeview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgeview High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgeview High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ridgeview High School?
2,810 students attend Ridgeview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ridgeview High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeview High School?
Ridgeview High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ridgeview High School offer ?
Ridgeview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridgeview High School part of?
Ridgeview High School is part of Kern High School District.
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