Serving 212 students in grades 9-12, Ridgway Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgway Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgway Area High School's student population of 212 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgway Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgway Area High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgway Area High School's ranking?
Ridgway Area High School is ranked #453 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Ridgway Area High School often compared to?
Ridgway Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnsonburg Area High School, St. Marys Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgway Area High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgway Area High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ridgway Area High School?
212 students attend Ridgway Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ridgway Area 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 Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgway Area High School?
Ridgway Area High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridgway Area High School offer ?
Ridgway Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridgway Area High School part of?
Ridgway Area High School is part of Ridgway Area School District.
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