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Ridgway Area High School

Q: Is Ridgway Area High School a good school?

Ridgway Area High School ranks 263 rd of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

263^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 61% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Ridgway Area High School is a public high school serving 215 students in grades 9-12 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Ridgway Area School District, which is ranked 197 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ridgway Area High School has seen fluctuating performance over the past decade, with its statewide ranking ranging from 77th to 327th out of Pennsylvania high schools. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, with 4 stars in some years and 3 stars in others. Female students have outperformed male students, with the school ranking 109th out of 657 for female students but only 476th out of 660 for male students in 2024-2025. The school's graduation rate has remained relatively high, ranging from 84.9% to 90.9% over the past few years, and its dropout rate has been low, fluctuating between 0.5% and 2.7%.

Compared to nearby schools, Ridgway Area High School's performance is mixed. It generally outperforms Kane Area High School but lags behind Brockway Area Junior/Senior High School and Johnsonburg Area High School in various academic metrics. Brockway Area Junior/Senior High School, in particular, stands out with a higher statewide ranking, better test scores, and a lower percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients. The school's relatively high proportion of low-income students may be contributing to its fluctuating academic performance, though its spending per student is higher than the nearby schools.

224

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,057

Per pupil spending ?

39.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853-2316

(814) 773-3164

District: Ridgway Area School District

Feeder schools for Ridgway Area High School:

Elementary:	Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School
Middle:	Ridgway Area Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

African American:

1.3%

Two or more races:

1.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 64th percentile in 2015 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (61st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

Pennsylvania avg52%

263^rd of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

197^th of 606Ridgway Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	63.6	263 of 681	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.9	239 of 686	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.6	327 of 674	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.3	201 of 634	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.1	117 of 537	78.2%	★★★★☆
2019	79.3	126 of 693	81.8%	★★★★☆
2018	81.5	95 of 673	85.9%	★★★★☆
2017	76.2	156 of 663	76.5%	★★★★☆
2016	81.8	77 of 677	88.6%	★★★★☆
2015	68.5	243 of 680	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.9	234 of 580	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.3	208 of 591	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.5	176 of 664	73.5%	★★★★☆
2011	51.1	402 of 660	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	70.7	180 of 649	72.3%	★★★★☆
2009	45.6	430 of 632	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	37.6	479 of 621	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	59.1	302 of 615	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	68.1	197 of 604	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	46.2	393 of 593	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	72.4	162 of 590	72.5%	★★★★☆
2003	58.2	278 of 583	52.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	80.2	109 of 657	83.4%	★★★★☆
2024	51.4	366 of 665	45.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	42.3	392 of 651	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	84.5	71 of 664	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	36.1	441 of 652	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	30.4	476 of 660	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	74.9	152 of 662	77.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	56.5	262 of 583	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.1	299 of 595	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.6	325 of 577	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)83rd percentile+22 vs school

White (2025)55th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)40th percentile-22 vs school

Male (2025)28th percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature69%+7 vs state

Biology57%+8 vs state

Algebra I43%~ state avg

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Schools Near Ridgway Area High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)			PSSA English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ridgway Area High School	Public	9-12	1403 Hill St	Ridgway	15853	Elk County	Ridgway Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 773-3164	224	19	11.8	39.3%	212 (94.6%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.3%)	63.6	263^rd of 681 public high schools	61.4%		65.9	239^th of 686 public high schools	65.2%	24	42.8	57.1	68.8							$13,057	$159	$12,898
Johnsonburg Area High School	Public	7-12	315 High School Rd	Johnsonburg	15845	Elk County	Johnsonburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 965-2556	241	23	10.3	104.1%	223 (92.5%)	4 (1.7%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	91	43^rd of 681 public high schools	93.7%		68.2	222^nd of 686 public high schools	67.6%	179	67.4	80.5	82.6	47.4	64.1	55.9	69.2	82.1	75.6	$20,896	$1,227	$19,669
St Marys Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	977 S Saint Marys Rd	Saint Marys	15857	Elk County	Saint Marys Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 834-7831	572	40	14.1	100.9%	550 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	50.4	370^th of 681 public high schools	45.7%		66.1	237^th of 686 public high schools	65.5%	133	35.5	55.3	57.5							$16,924	$710	$16,213
Brockway Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	100 Alexander St	Brockway	15824	Jefferson County	Brockway Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 265-8414	400	37	10.9	44.5%	391 (97.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	72.2	197^th of 681 public high schools	71.1%		79.3	118^th of 686 public high schools	82.8%	79	59.4	56.5	68.1	38.3	41.0	39.6	56.2	72.1	63.5	$20,006	$1,581	$18,425
Kane Area High School	Public	9-12	6965 Route 321	Kane	16735	McKean County	Kane Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 837-6821	282	26	10.9	98.9%	267 (94.7%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	67.3	239^th of 681 public high schools	64.9%		61	283^rd of 686 public high schools	58.7%	44	66.1	48.2	64.4							$13,280	$880	$12,400

Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgway Area High School

How many students attend Ridgway Area High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 224 students attended Ridgway Area High School.

Is Ridgway Area High School a good school?

Ridgway Area High School ranks 263^rd of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Ridgway Area High School?

Ridgway Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School
Middle : Ridgway Area Middle School

What district is Ridgway Area High School in?

Ridgway Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Ridgway Area High School?

Students at Ridgway Area High School are 95% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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