Serving 1,476 students in grades 9-12, River Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
River Ridge High School's student population of 1,476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
27%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
38%
49%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Ridge High School's ranking?
River Ridge High School is ranked #750 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are River Ridge High School often compared to?
River Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timberline High School, North Thurston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of River Ridge High School is 91%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend River Ridge High School?
1,476 students attend River Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of River Ridge High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does River Ridge High School offer ?
River Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is River Ridge High School part of?
River Ridge High School is part of North Thurston School District.
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