Serving 166 students in grades 9-12, Ridgeview High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgeview High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Colfax, IL, covering approximately 198.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 8.9 miles and the furthest edge located 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgeview High School's student population of 166 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
166 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Ridgeview High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2535 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview High School's ranking?
Ridgeview High School is ranked #2535 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ridgeview High School often compared to?
Ridgeview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgeview High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgeview High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Ridgeview High School?
166 students attend Ridgeview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ridgeview High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeview High School?
Ridgeview High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridgeview High School offer ?
Ridgeview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridgeview High School part of?
Ridgeview High School is part of Ridgeview CUSD 19 School District.
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