Serving 31 students in grades 6-12, Ridgeway High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgeway High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Ridgeway school district, covering approximately 67.3 square miles. This area typically allows for a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7 miles from the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgeway High School's student population of 31 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We are the O.W.L.S. Opportunity Wisdom Learning Success
School Rankings
Ridgeway High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeway High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1767 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
White
94%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2004–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeway High School's ranking?
Ridgeway High School is ranked #1767 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgeway High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgeway High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Ridgeway High School?
31 students attend Ridgeway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ridgeway High School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeway High School?
Ridgeway High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ridgeway High School offer ?
Ridgeway High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeway High School part of?
Ridgeway High School is part of Ridgeway R-V School District.
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