Ridgewood High School

627 East Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,740 students in grades 9-12, Ridgewood High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,740 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ridgewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Ridgewood High School's student population of 1,740 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,740 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
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School Rankings

Ridgewood High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood High School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#181 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ridgewood High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridgewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridgewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ridgewood High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
19%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
34%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
58%
38%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Ridgewood High School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ridgewood High School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ridgewood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ridgewood High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgewood High School's ranking?
Ridgewood High School is ranked #181 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ridgewood High School often compared to?
Ridgewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Highlands Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgewood High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgewood High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ridgewood High School?
1,740 students attend Ridgewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ridgewood High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood High School?
Ridgewood High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridgewood High School offer ?
Ridgewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridgewood High School part of?
Ridgewood High School is part of Ridgewood Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,740 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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