Ridgefield High School vs. Wilton High School
Should I attend Ridgefield High School or Wilton High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ridgefield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Wilton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,516 students in grades 9-12, Ridgefield High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,219 students in grades 9-12, Wilton High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,516 students
1,219 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
91 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#32 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
92%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
380
300
Grade 10 Students
368
317
Grade 11 Students
391
328
Grade 12 Students
377
274
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
81%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%