River Ridge High School, or RRHS, is a public four-year high school located at 4141 Illinois Route 84 South near Hanover, Illinois, a village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 128 students in grades 9-12, River Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Ridge High School's student population of 128 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Colors
Grey, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
River Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1789 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Ridge High School's ranking?
River Ridge High School is ranked #1789 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are River Ridge High School often compared to?
River Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galena High School, Scales Mound High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of River Ridge High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend River Ridge High School?
128 students attend River Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of River Ridge High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does River Ridge High School offer ?
River Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is River Ridge High School part of?
River Ridge High School is part of River Ridge CUSD 210 School District.
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