Serving 1,577 students in grades 9-12, Ridge High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,577 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridge High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Basking Ridge, NJ, encompassing approximately 24.3 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
Ridge High School's student population of 1,577 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,577 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridge High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge High School is 0.60, 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
#147 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
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
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
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
94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge High School's ranking?
Ridge High School is ranked #147 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ridge High School often compared to?
Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernards High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Ridge High School is 94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Ridge High School?
1,577 students attend Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ridge High School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge High School?
Ridge High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridge High School offer ?
Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge High School part of?
Ridge High School is part of Bernards Township School District.
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