River Ridge is a public middle/high school complex founded in 1991 in New Port Richey, Florida. It was Florida's first joint middle/high school complex and is a part of the Pasco County School System. Both schools have their own classrooms, media center, and administrators.
Serving 1,798 students in grades 9-12, River Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,798 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: River Ridge High School serves the west part of New Port Richey, FL, covering an area of approximately 34.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive time of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Ridge High School's student population of 1,798 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,798 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
River Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge High School is 0.47, 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
#2451 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Black
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Ridge High School's ranking?
River Ridge High School is ranked #2451 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are River Ridge High School often compared to?
River Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James W. Mitchell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of River Ridge High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend River Ridge High School?
1,798 students attend River Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of River Ridge High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Ridge High School offer ?
River Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River Ridge High School part of?
River Ridge High School is part of Pasco School District.
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