Ridgefield High School serves 1,516 students in grades 9-12.
Ridgefield High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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
School Overview
Ridgefield High School's student population of 1,516 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgefield High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ridgefield High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 940 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
1%
13%
White
81%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgefield High School's ranking?
Ridgefield High School is ranked #52 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgefield High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgefield High School is 99%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ridgefield High School?
1,516 students attend Ridgefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ridgefield High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgefield High School?
Ridgefield High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ridgefield High School offer ?
Ridgefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgefield High School part of?
Ridgefield High School is part of Ridgefield School District.
School Calendar
View the Ridgefield High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Tentative Last Day of School
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)
First Day for Kindergarten through Grade 9 Students
August 27, 2024 (Tuesday)
First Day for Grade 10 through 12 Students
August 28, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
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