Ridgewood High School, or RHS, is a public four-year high school located in Norridge, Illinois, an enclave suburb surrounded by Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Ridgewood Community High School District 234.
Serving 988 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 988 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgewood Community High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Harwood Heights, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most students typically reside within 5-10 minutes of the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgewood Comm High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ridgewood Comm High School's student population of 988 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
988 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridgewood Comm High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood Comm High School is 0.54, 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
#1595 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rebel
Source: 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 #1595 out of 3,542 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% 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 87.6%.
How many students attend Ridgewood Comm High School?
988 students attend Ridgewood Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ridgewood Comm High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 13:1.
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
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