Ridgewood High School

627 East Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,789 students in grades 9-12, Ridgewood High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridgewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Ridgewood High School's student population of 1,789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 135 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,789 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridgewood High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#48 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
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62%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridgewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
77%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
20%
10%
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Hispanic
11%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
61%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Ridgewood High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgewood High School's ranking?
Ridgewood High School is ranked #48 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgewood High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgewood High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ridgewood High School?
1,789 students attend Ridgewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ridgewood High School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood High School?
Ridgewood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
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 Ridgewood Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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