Serving 491 students in grades 7-12, Park 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 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park 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
School Overview
Park Ridge High School's student population of 491 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1900
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Owl Every Day
School Rankings
Park 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 Park Ridge High School is 0.46, 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)
35-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Ridge High School's ranking?
Park 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 Park Ridge High School often compared to?
Park Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Regional 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 Park Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Park Ridge High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Park Ridge High School?
491 students attend Park Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Park Ridge High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Ridge High School?
Park Ridge High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Park Ridge High School offer ?
Park Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Ridge High School part of?
Park Ridge High School is part of Park Ridge School District.
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