Kenton Ridge High School is a public high school near Springfield, Ohio, United States. It is one of two high schools in the Northeastern Local School District, the other school being Northeastern High School.
Serving 1,025 students in grades 6-12, Kenton Ridge Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,025 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kenton Ridge High School serves the west part of Springfield, OH, covering an area of approximately 21.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School's student population of 1,025 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,025 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1977
School Rankings
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenton Ridge Middle/high School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2019 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Brown, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenton Ridge Middle/high School's ranking?
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School is ranked #2019 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Kenton Ridge Middle/high School often compared to?
Kenton Ridge Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shawnee Middle School/high School, Northwestern Junior/senior High School, Greenon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenton Ridge Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Kenton Ridge Middle/high School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Kenton Ridge Middle/high School?
1,025 students attend Kenton Ridge Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Kenton Ridge Middle/high School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenton Ridge Middle/high School?
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kenton Ridge Middle/high School offer ?
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenton Ridge Middle/high School part of?
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School is part of Northeastern Local School District.
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