River Ridge High School, commonly referred to as Ridge, is a public high school located in Lacey, Washington, United States and is one of three comprehensive high schools of the North Thurston Public Schools.
Serving 1,547 students in grades 9-12, River Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: River Ridge High School serves the southeast part of Olympia, WA, covering an area of approximately 20.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of about 3 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
River Ridge High School's student population of 1,547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,547 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
Campus Size
41 acres
School Rankings
River Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge High School is 0.77, which is more 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
#905 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
11%
9%
Hispanic
28%
27%
Black
7%
5%
White
34%
47%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
83.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Ridge High School's ranking?
River Ridge High School is ranked #905 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are River Ridge High School often compared to?
River Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timberline High School, North Thurston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of River Ridge High School is 87%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend River Ridge High School?
1,547 students attend River Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of River Ridge High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does River Ridge High School offer ?
River Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is River Ridge High School part of?
River Ridge High School is part of North Thurston School District.
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