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#929 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 38% in state
Ridge High School
High School · Bernards Township School District · Basking Ridge, NJ
A Bernards Township School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
268 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
- Math 64% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ridge High School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 68% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where 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. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$184,630
Median home value
$769,300
Median rent
$2,330/mo
College educated
73.5%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Bernards High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| Bonnie Brae SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 7–12 | 2.5 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Developmental Learning Center WarrenEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 1–12 | 4.2 mi | 125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bernards Township School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,538NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridge High School is listed in Bernards Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridge High School
Ridge High School is a public high school in Basking Ridge, NJ, part of Bernards Township School District, serving approximately 1,644 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #929 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridge High School
What grades does Ridge High School serve?
Ridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ridge High School?
Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridge High School rank in NJ?
Ridge High School ranks #929 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Ridge High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridge High School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ridge High School a charter school?
No, Ridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridge High School a Title I school?
No, Ridge High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridge High School?
1.8% of students at 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
- 1,644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (908) 204-2585
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07920)
- 28,390
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07920; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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