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#1136 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 30% in state

River Ridge High School

High School · River Ridge Cusd 210 · Hanover, IL

A River Ridge Cusd 210 high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4141 IL Route 84 S, Hanover, IL 61041

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation16.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$23,937
Chronic Absenteeism16.7%

Students at River Ridge High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2022
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where River Ridge High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated959/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanover), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$44,464

Median home value

$112,300

Median rent

$769/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

70.9%

Poverty rate

22.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
16.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

River Ridge Cusd 210

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$23,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

River Ridge High School is listed in River Ridge CUSD 210; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About River Ridge High School

River Ridge High School is a public high school in Hanover, IL, part of River Ridge Cusd 210, serving approximately 132 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,136 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about River Ridge High School

What grades does River Ridge High School serve?

River Ridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend River Ridge High School?

River Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge High School?

The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does River Ridge High School rank in IL?

River Ridge High School ranks #1,136 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is River Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

River Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at River Ridge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, River Ridge High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is River Ridge High School a charter school?

No, River Ridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is River Ridge High School a Title I school?

No, River Ridge High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Ridge High School?

35.6% of students at River Ridge High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jo Daviess County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.7%
Area population (ZIP 61041)
1,428
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61041; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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