Serving 316 students in grades 6-12, Ridgedale Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgedale Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgedale Jr/sr High School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgedale Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgedale Jr/sr High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2122 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgedale Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Ridgedale Jr/sr High School is ranked #2122 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ridgedale Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Ridgedale Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elgin High School, Pleasant High School, River Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgedale Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgedale Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ridgedale Jr/sr High School?
316 students attend Ridgedale Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ridgedale Jr/sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgedale Jr/sr High School?
Ridgedale Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgedale Jr/sr High School offer ?
Ridgedale Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ridgedale Jr/sr High School part of?
Ridgedale Jr/sr High School is part of Ridgedale Local School District.
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