Serving 1,044 students in grades 9-12, Ridgefield High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,044 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgefield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ridgefield High School's student population of 1,044 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,044 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgefield High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgefield High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#292 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
74%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgefield High School's ranking?
Ridgefield High School is ranked #292 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ridgefield High School often compared to?
Ridgefield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgefield High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgefield High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ridgefield High School?
1,044 students attend Ridgefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ridgefield High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgefield High School?
Ridgefield High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ridgefield High School offer ?
Ridgefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridgefield High School part of?
Ridgefield High School is part of Ridgefield School District.
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