Ridgeway High School is a public high school in east Memphis, Tennessee, United States, and is operated in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district.
Serving 695 students in grades 9-12, Ridgeway High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgeway High School serves the southeast part of Memphis, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 13.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgeway High School's student population of 695 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
43 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
Ridgeway High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeway High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1547 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Black
80%
20%
White
1%
57%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Roadrunners
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeway High School's ranking?
Ridgeway High School is ranked #1547 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ridgeway High School often compared to?
Ridgeway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Germantown High School, White Station High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgeway High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgeway High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Ridgeway High School?
695 students attend Ridgeway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ridgeway High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Ridgeway High School offer ?
Ridgeway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeway High School part of?
Ridgeway High School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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