Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ridgeview Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeview Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ridgeview Charter School's student population of 300 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgeview Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview Charter School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2565 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
72%
25%
White
5%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview Charter School's ranking?
Ridgeview Charter School is ranked #2565 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Charter School?
300 students attend Ridgeview Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ridgeview Charter School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeview Charter School?
Ridgeview Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Charter School offer ?
Ridgeview Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ridgeview Charter School part of?
Ridgeview Charter School is part of Ridgeview Charter School District.
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