Ridgefield High School

700 North Salem Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,516 students in grades 9-12, Ridgefield High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in CT)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridgefield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Ridgefield High School's student population of 1,516 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,516 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridgefield High School ranks within the top 10% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgefield High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#52 out of 940 schools
(Top 10%)
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66%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridgefield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridgefield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
29%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
81%
49%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Ridgefield High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Ridgefield High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgefield High School's ranking?
Ridgefield High School is ranked #52 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ridgefield High School often compared to?
Ridgefield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgefield High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgefield High School is 99%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ridgefield High School?
1,516 students attend Ridgefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ridgefield High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgefield High School?
Ridgefield High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ridgefield High School offer ?
Ridgefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgefield High School part of?
Ridgefield High School is part of Ridgefield School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal for Students
June 14, 2024 (Friday)
First Day for Kindergarten through Grade 9 Students
August 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
First Day for Grade 10 through 12 Students
August 28, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School
June 13, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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