Serving 1,682 students in grades 9-12, Ridge High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridge High School's student population of 1,682 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 148 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
7%
33%
Black
n/a
15%
White
59%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge High School's ranking?
Ridge High School is ranked #268 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ridge High School often compared to?
Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernards High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Ridge High School is 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ridge High School?
1,682 students attend Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ridge High School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge High School?
Ridge High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridge High School offer ?
Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridge High School part of?
Ridge High School is part of Bernards Township School District.
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