Ridgewood Community High School
Ridgewood Community High School serves 860 students in grades 9-12.
Ridgewood Community High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Ridgewood Community High School's student population of 860 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 860 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Ridgewood Community High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ridgewood Community High School is 0.47, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1861 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 6% | 5% |
Hispanic | 23% | 26% |
Black | n/a | 17% |
White | 69% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 87% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 11% | 27% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ridgewood Community High School is Taft High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is J Giles Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Harwood Heights J Giles Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-8 | 478 students10
0.2 miles
4251 N Oriole Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 583-2068 0.2 5-8 478 - Harwood Heights Union Ridge Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 662 students10
0.9 miles
4600 N Oak Park Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 867-5822 0.9 PK-8 662 - Harwood Heights J Leigh Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 614 students10
1.0 miles
8151 W Lawrence Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-8848 1 PK-4 614 - Chicago Bridge Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 1,115 student10
1.1 miles
3800 N New England
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3718 1.1 PK-8 1,115 - Chicago Canty Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 855 students10
1.1 miles
3740 N Panama Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-1238 1.1 PK-8 855
School Reviews
5 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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