Ridley High School vs. Springfield High School
Should you attend Ridley High School or Springfield High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Springfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,869 students in grades 9-12, Ridley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 1,375 students in grades 9-12, Springfield High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,869 students
1,375 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#451 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
82%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50-59%
Graduation Rate
90%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
482
329
Grade 10 Students
455
352
Grade 11 Students
476
339
Grade 12 Students
456
355
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
17%
6%
% White
68%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%