Serving 454 students in grades 8-12, Ridgewood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgewood High School's student population of 454 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgewood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
17%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgewood High School's ranking?
Ridgewood High School is ranked #1409 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ridgewood High School often compared to?
Ridgewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coshocton High School, River View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgewood High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgewood High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ridgewood High School?
454 students attend Ridgewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ridgewood High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood High School?
Ridgewood High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgewood High School offer ?
Ridgewood High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Ridgewood High School part of?
Ridgewood High School is part of Ridgewood Local School District.
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