Serving 1,066 students in grades 9-12, Ridgewood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,066 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)33%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
60%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)71%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgewood High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgewood High School is 71%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ridgewood High School?
1,066 students attend Ridgewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ridgewood High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood High School?
Ridgewood High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ridgewood High School offer ?
Ridgewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridgewood High School part of?
Ridgewood High School is part of Pasco School District.
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