Ridgewood High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Ridgewood, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Ridgewood Public Schools.
Serving 1,740 students in grades 9-12, Ridgewood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,740 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgewood High School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 5.8 square miles in Ridgewood, NJ. Most families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ridgewood High School's student population of 1,740 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,740 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1892
School Rankings
Ridgewood High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#233 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
3%
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
96%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.2%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Maroon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgewood High School's ranking?
Ridgewood High School is ranked #233 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ridgewood High School often compared to?
Ridgewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Highlands Regional High School, Glen Rock High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgewood High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgewood High School is 96%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Ridgewood High School?
1,740 students attend Ridgewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ridgewood High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgewood High School?
Ridgewood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridgewood High School offer ?
Ridgewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgewood High School part of?
Ridgewood High School is part of Ridgewood Public School District.
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