Serving 839 students in grades 9-12, Ridgewood Comm High School ranks in the top 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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgewood Comm High School's student population of 839 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
839 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgewood Comm High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood Comm High School is 0.55, 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
#1735 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
27%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgewood Comm High School's ranking?
Ridgewood Comm High School is ranked #1735 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgewood Comm High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgewood Comm High School is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ridgewood Comm High School?
839 students attend Ridgewood Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ridgewood Comm High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood Comm High School?
Ridgewood Comm High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Comm High School offer ?
Ridgewood Comm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridgewood Comm High School part of?
Ridgewood Comm High School is part of Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2016
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