Ridge View High School

519 E Maple
Holstein, IA 51025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 238 students in grades 9-12, Ridge View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ridge View High School's student population of 238 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
238 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridge View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge View High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#892 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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50-54%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridge View High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridge View High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ridge View High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
13%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
81%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Ridge View High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ridge View High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ridge View High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridge View High School's ranking?
Ridge View High School is ranked #892 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridge View High School?
The graduation rate of Ridge View High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ridge View High School?
238 students attend Ridge View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ridge View High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge View High School?
Ridge View High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge View High School offer ?
Ridge View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridge View High School part of?
Ridge View High School is part of Galva-Holstein Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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