Glen Ridge High School is a comprehensive six-year public middle school / high school serving students in seventh through twelfth grades from Glen Ridge, in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Glen Ridge Public Schools.
Serving 799 students in grades 7-12, Glen Ridge High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Glen Ridge High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Glen Ridge school district, covering approximately 1.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is around 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.2 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glen Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Glen Ridge High School's student population of 799 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
799 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1895
School Rankings
Glen Ridge High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glen Ridge High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch (95-96)
1%
24%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Ridger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glen Ridge High School's ranking?
Glen Ridge High School is ranked #277 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Glen Ridge High School often compared to?
Glen Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montclair High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glen Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Glen Ridge High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Glen Ridge High School?
799 students attend Glen Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Glen Ridge High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glen Ridge High School?
Glen Ridge High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Glen Ridge High School offer ?
Glen Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glen Ridge High School part of?
Glen Ridge High School is part of Glen Ridge Public School District.
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