Ridgewood High School is a public high school in West Lafayette, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Ridgewood Local School District. The district has six buildings, including one elementary school, one middle school and one high school, as well as district administrative buildings.
Serving 418 students in grades 8-12, Ridgewood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridgewood High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire West Lafayette, OH school district, covering approximately 153 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ridgewood High School's student population of 418 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Heart of the Community
School Rankings
Ridgewood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1085 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
General
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgewood High School's ranking?
Ridgewood High School is ranked #1085 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ridgewood High School often compared to?
Ridgewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coshocton High School, River View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgewood High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgewood High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Ridgewood High School?
418 students attend Ridgewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ridgewood High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgewood High School?
Ridgewood High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgewood High School offer ?
Ridgewood High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgewood High School part of?
Ridgewood High School is part of Ridgewood Local School District.
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