Ridgewood Comm High School

7500 W Montrose Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
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%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1735 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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18%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridgewood Comm High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridgewood Comm High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
27%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
61%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Ridgewood Comm High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(17-18)
93%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Ridgewood Comm High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ridgewood Comm High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
27%
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
I am really delightful from this school. This is the one of the best schools in IL. My children are just happy attending it!
- Posted by Parent - karak

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 839 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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