Ridgefield High School is a public high school in Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Ridgefield School District. It was ranked 119th in Newsweek's 2015 list of the top 1,600 high schools in America and 226th in U.S. News & World Report's 2012 list of the top 4,813 high schools.
Serving 1,411 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgefield High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Ridgefield, CT, covering approximately 35 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.2 miles away.
- 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 1,411 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,411 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Motto
Welcome to the Home of the Tigers
School Rankings
Ridgefield High School ranks within the top 10% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgefield High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 939 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: 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 #91 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ridgefield High School often compared to?
Ridgefield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgefield High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgefield High School is 98%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Ridgefield High School?
1,411 students attend Ridgefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ridgefield High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ridgefield High School offer ?
Ridgefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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
Last Day of School (Early Dismissal for Students)
June 15, 2027 (Tuesday)
First Day for K–Grade 9 Students
August 31, 2027 (Tuesday)
First Day for Grade 10–12 Students
September 01, 2027 (Wednesday)
Tentative Last Day of School
June 14, 2028 (Wednesday)
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