Ridgeland High School serves 8 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgeland High School's student population of 8 students has declined by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ridgeland High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
100%
31%
White
n/a
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≤20%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Ridgeland High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgeland High School is 20%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ridgeland High School?
8 students attend Ridgeland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ridgeland High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeland High School?
Ridgeland High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgeland High School offer ?
Ridgeland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeland High School part of?
Ridgeland High School is part of Dept Of Correction N04 School District.
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