Serving 592 students in grades 9-12, Ridgeview High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgeview High School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgeview High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview High School is 0.04, 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
#676 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
1%
22%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview High School's ranking?
Ridgeview High School is ranked #676 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgeview High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgeview High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ridgeview High School?
592 students attend Ridgeview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ridgeview High School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeview High School?
Ridgeview High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgeview High School offer ?
Ridgeview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeview High School part of?
Ridgeview High School is part of Dickenson County School District.
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