Ridgewood High School

Public 9-12

 627 East Ridgewood Ave
       Ridgewood, NJ  07451


(201) 670-2800

District: Ridgewood Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,059 Help


Feeder schools for Ridgewood High School:

Elementary:    Hawes Elementary School
    Orchard Elementary School
    Ridge Elementary School
    Somerville Elementary School
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Middle:    Benjamin Franklin Middle School
    George Washington Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  1,746

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.2%
Asian:
19.0%
Hispanic:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.1% Help


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Compare Details Ridgewood High School ranks better than 91.5% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.55. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Ridgewood High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ridgewood High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.2%), Asian (19%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgewood High School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgewood High School is $11,059.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ridgewood High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgewood High School 36th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Ridgewood High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ridgewood Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgewood Public School District 46th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridgewood High School

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Rank History for all students at Ridgewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.83 31st 343 91.0%
2004 83.13 37th 348 89.4%
2005 81.24 43rd 351 87.7%
2006 82.71 21st 357 94.1%
2007 82.99 33rd 361 90.9%
2008 85.25 16th 359 95.5%
2009 84.18 21st 370 94.3%
2010 79.87 54th 371 85.4%
2011 80.02 50th 378 86.8%
2012 75.41 80th 388 79.4%
2013 79.77 39th 396 90.2%
2014 80.24 33rd 411 92.0%
2015 80.75 29th 406 92.9%
2016 80.22 29th 409 92.9%
2017 82.52 31st 411 92.5%
2018 82.58 32nd 415 92.3%
2019 79.47 45th 416 89.2%
2021 87.99 16th 405 96.0%
2022 86.92 27th 415 93.5%
2023 83.55 36th 422 91.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ridgewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.40 20th 146 86.3%
2019 56.12 42nd 138 69.6%
2022 88.54 9th 137 93.4%
2023 89.89 9th 161 94.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ridgewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.03 6th 355 98.3%
2019 98.58 2nd 349 99.4%
2021 85.36 16th 333 95.2%
2022 75.76 35th 344 89.8%
2023 67.83 54th 339 84.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.52 196th 345 43.2%
2019 77.03 35th 347 89.9%
2023 55.25 79th 344 77.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ridgewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.09 35th 403 91.3%
2019 79.94 42nd 408 89.7%
2021 84.87 27th 402 93.3%
2022 82.64 26th 414 93.7%
2023 79.82 34th 416 91.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ridgewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.01 27th 405 93.3%
2019 82.23 34th 407 91.6%
2021 90.17 20th 402 95.0%
2022 85.42 28th 410 93.2%
2023 82.20 37th 414 91.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ridgewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.24 78th 198 60.6%
2019 51.42 88th 191 53.9%
2021 70.44 29th 165 82.4%
2022 72.09 33rd 175 81.1%
2023 60.34 56th 172 67.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ridgewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.19 17th 368 95.4%
2019 93.10 16th 364 95.6%
2021 81.42 36th 374 90.4%
2022 84.77 30th 382 92.1%
2023 78.36 44th 385 88.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ridgewood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.39 21st 340 93.8%
2019 77.00 34th 339 90.0%
2021 71.20 35th 336 89.6%
2022 75.56 34th 335 89.9%
2023 72.24 42nd 335 87.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ridgewood High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1489 28 118 51 0 n/a n/a 0 1686
1989 1406 27 150 44 0 n/a n/a 0 1627
1990 1307 36 168 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1528
1991 1268 33 189 31 0 n/a n/a 0 1521
1992 1255 30 174 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1485
1993 1215 31 162 33 0 n/a n/a 0 1441
1994 1139 36 207 37 0 n/a n/a 0 1419
1995 1135 32 235 44 0 n/a n/a 0 1446
1996 1135 32 235 44 0 n/a n/a 0 1446
1998 1129 36 228 47 0 n/a n/a 0 1440
1999 1116 27 213 48 5 n/a n/a 0 1409
2000 1095 34 202 34 0 n/a n/a 0 1365
2001 1151 30 208 32 0 n/a n/a 0 1421
2002 1228 25 234 39 0 n/a n/a 0 1526
2003 1228 25 234 39 0 n/a n/a 0 1526
2004 1229 19 266 56 1 n/a n/a 0 1571
2005 1234 25 284 65 0 n/a n/a 0 1608
2006 1259 22 308 76 0 n/a n/a 0 1665
2007 1236 23 328 81 0 n/a n/a 0 1668
2008 1249 17 312 81 0 n/a n/a 0 1659
2009 1230 21 326 81 0 2 1 0 1661
2010 1243 19 319 75 0 3 0 0 1659
2011 1203 29 317 88 0 2 29 0 1668
2012 1157 24 325 108 0 2 53 0 1669
2013 1192 21 298 125 0 1 57 0 1694
2014 1207 23 274 134 0 1 64 0 1703
2015 1204 13 275 143 2 2 75 0 1714
2016 1237 15 248 146 1 1 65 0 1713
2017 1206 15 278 167 0 1 71 0 1738
2018 1179 21 276 183 0 0 83 0 1742
2019 1169 21 311 181 0 0 85 0 1767
2020 1142 21 333 198 1 3 92 0 1790
2021 1118 22 329 198 0 3 105 0 1775
2022 1088 23 351 206 0 3 118 0 1789
2023 1051 22 332 209 0 3 128 1 1746

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ridgewood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1686 116.0 14.5 n/a
1989 1627 118.0 13.7 n/a
1990 1528 112.0 13.6 1.2
1991 1521 104.0 14.6 1
1992 1485 105.0 14.1 1.4
1993 1441 109.1 13.2 0
1994 1419 111.6 12.7 1.4
1995 1446 100.7 14.4 1.4
1996 1446 100.7 14.4 1.4
1998 1440 105.5 13.6 1.7
1999 1409 103.7 13.6 1.2
2000 1365 102.8 13.3 1.6
2001 1421 108.5 13.1 1.8
2002 1526 107.8 14.2 1
2003 1526 107.8 14.2 1
2004 1571 111.5 14.1 1.3
2005 1608 112.4 14.3 n/a
2006 1665 118.8 14.0 1.5
2007 1668 112.5 14.8 1.6
2008 1659 107.0 15.5 1.2
2009 1661 101.9 12.9 1.4
2010 1659 103.0 16.1 1.9
2011 1668 108.7 15.3 1.9
2012 1669 137.0 12.1 1.9
2013 1694 132.3 12.8 1.5
2014 1703 135.0 12.6 1.1
2015 1714 133.0 12.8 1.3
2016 1713 133.0 12.8 2.1
2017 1738 133.0 13.0 1.5
2018 1742 132.2 13.1 1.7
2019 1767 127.3 13.8 2
2020 1790 133.7 13.3 2.1
2021 1775 133.6 13.2 2
2022 1789 135.2 13.2 2
2023 1746 138.7 12.5 2.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ridgewood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1686 116.0 14.5 n/a
1989 1627 118.0 13.7 n/a
1990 1528 112.0 13.6 1.2
1991 1521 104.0 14.6 1
1992 1485 105.0 14.1 1.4
1993 1441 109.1 13.2 0
1994 1419 111.6 12.7 1.4
1995 1446 100.7 14.4 1.4
1996 1446 100.7 14.4 1.4
1998 1440 105.5 13.6 1.7
1999 1409 103.7 13.6 1.2
2000 1365 102.8 13.3 1.6
2001 1421 108.5 13.1 1.8
2002 1526 107.8 14.2 1
2003 1526 107.8 14.2 1
2004 1571 111.5 14.1 1.3
2005 1608 112.4 14.3 n/a
2006 1665 118.8 14.0 1.5
2007 1668 112.5 14.8 1.6
2008 1659 107.0 15.5 1.2
2009 1661 101.9 12.9 1.4
2010 1659 103.0 16.1 1.9
2011 1668 108.7 15.3 1.9
2012 1669 137.0 12.1 1.9
2013 1694 132.3 12.8 1.5
2014 1703 135.0 12.6 1.1
2015 1714 133.0 12.8 1.3
2016 1713 133.0 12.8 2.1
2017 1738 133.0 13.0 1.5
2018 1742 132.2 13.1 1.7
2019 1767 127.3 13.8 2
2020 1790 133.7 13.3 2.1
2021 1775 133.6 13.2 2
2022 1789 135.2 13.2 2
2023 1746 138.7 12.5 2.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgewood High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $13 (0.1%) $11,046 (99.9%) $11,059

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgewood High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 45th of 416 High schoolsRanks 36th of 422 High schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood High School)86.579.1
 7.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgewood Public School District)86.579.1
 7.4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Ridgewood High School)56.373.6
 17.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Ridgewood Public School District)56.373.6
 17.3%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Algebra II (Ridgewood High School)93.5100
 6.5%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Ridgewood Public School District)93.5100
 6.5%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Ridgewood High School)5563.8
 8.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ridgewood Public School District)7067.7
 2.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Algebra II (Ridgewood High School)78.2100
 21.8%
   End of Course Algebra II (Ridgewood Public School District)78.2100
 21.8%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17671746
 1.2%
African American2122
 4.8%
American Indian00
Asian311332
 6.8%
Hispanic181209
 15.5%
Pacific Islander03
White11691051
 10.1%
Two or More Races85128
 50.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2%2.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgewood High School

Students at Ridgewood High School are 60% White, 19% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,746 students attended Ridgewood High School.

Yes. Ridgewood High School ranks in the top 8.5% of New Jersey high schools.


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