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Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 988 students in Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
988 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#465 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
28%
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
62%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,748 is higher than the state median of $22,469. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,114 is less than the state median of $21,707. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,748
$22,469
Spending / Student
$20,114
$21,707
Best Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood Comm High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 W Montrose Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-4242
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-4242
Gr: 9-12 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District?
Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District manages 1 public schools serving 988 students.
What is the rank of Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District?
Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District is ranked #467 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District?
62% of Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District?
Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,114 is less than the state median of $21,707. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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