Summary:
The Ridgemont Local school district in Ohio consists of two schools: Ridgemont High School and Ridgemont Elementary School. While Ridgemont High School is a standout performer, with a high statewide ranking, impressive graduation rates, and strong test scores, the elementary school appears to be struggling, with lower rankings and academic outcomes that lag behind district and state averages.
Ridgemont High School stands out as the stronger of the two schools, ranking 389 out of 855 Ohio high schools and boasting a 100% four-year graduation rate. The high school also outperforms the district and state on several key test score metrics, including American Government, American History, and English II. In contrast, Ridgemont Elementary School ranks 1051 out of 1558 Ohio elementary schools and has mixed academic results, performing above average on 5th grade English Language Arts but below average on 3rd and 5th grade math.
The data also reveals differences in resource allocation, with Ridgemont High School spending $10,833 per student compared to $9,375 at the elementary school, and a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.3 at the high school versus 12.9 at the elementary. These disparities may be contributing to the performance gap between the two schools. Additionally, both schools share a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 6.5%, which could be an area for the district to address to improve overall academic outcomes.
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