Serving 167 students in grades 9-12, River Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: River Ridge Middle/High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Patch Grove, WI, covering approximately 218.5 square miles, with typical drive times of 15-20 minutes and an average distance of 9 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 11.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Ridge High School's student population of 167 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
167 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
School Rankings
River Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge High School is 0.12, 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
#1358 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
94%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Ridge High School's ranking?
River Ridge High School is ranked #1358 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are River Ridge High School often compared to?
River Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of River Ridge High School is 90%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend River Ridge High School?
167 students attend River Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of River Ridge High School students are White, 4% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
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 River Ridge School District.
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