Ridgefield Park Junior-Senior High School is a six-year comprehensive community public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grade from Ridgefield Park, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Ridgefield Park Public Schools.
Serving 1,159 students in grades 7-12, Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School serves a central area in Ridgefield Park, NJ, covering approximately 1.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School's student population of 1,159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,159 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is 0.53, 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
#1425 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Scarlet, White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School's ranking?
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is ranked #1425 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
1,159 students attend Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School offer ?
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School part of?
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is part of Ridgefield Park Public School District.
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