Serving 533 students in grades 9-12, Ridgefield Memorial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgefield Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgefield Memorial High School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgefield Memorial High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgefield Memorial High School is 0.65, 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
#1078 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
49%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
28%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgefield Memorial High School's ranking?
Ridgefield Memorial High School is ranked #1078 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgefield Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgefield Memorial High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ridgefield Memorial High School?
533 students attend Ridgefield Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ridgefield Memorial High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgefield Memorial High School?
Ridgefield Memorial High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridgefield Memorial High School offer ?
Ridgefield Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridgefield Memorial High School part of?
Ridgefield Memorial High School is part of Ridgefield School District.
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