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#1212 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 49% in state
Ridgefield Park JR SR High School
High School · Ridgefield Park Public School District · Ridgefield Park, NJ
A high school in Ridgefield Park, NJ where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 OZZIE NELSON DRIVE, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
- Math 35% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ridgefield Park JR SR High School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 40 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridgefield Park JR SR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,127/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ridgefield Park), 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
$98,184
Median home value
$459,400
Median rent
$1,633/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogota Jr./sr. High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 8–12 | 1.4 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Leonia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 814 | Compare → |
| Slocum Skewes SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 3–9 | 1.6 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Palisades Park Jr-sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–12 | 1.8 mi | 736 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ridgefield Park Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,468NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgefield Park JR SR High School is listed in Ridgefield Park Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgefield Park JR SR High School
Ridgefield Park JR SR High School is a public high school in Ridgefield Park, NJ, part of Ridgefield Park Public School District, serving approximately 1,157 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,212 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgefield Park JR SR High School
What grades does Ridgefield Park JR SR High School serve?
Ridgefield Park JR SR High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ridgefield Park JR SR High School?
Ridgefield Park JR SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield Park JR SR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield Park JR SR High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgefield Park JR SR High School rank in NJ?
Ridgefield Park JR SR High School ranks #1,212 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ridgefield Park JR SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgefield Park JR SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Ridgefield Park JR SR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgefield Park JR SR High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ridgefield Park JR SR High School a charter school?
No, Ridgefield Park JR SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgefield Park JR SR High School a Title I school?
No, Ridgefield Park JR SR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgefield Park JR SR High School?
46.7% of students at Ridgefield Park JR SR 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (201) 440-1440
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07660)
- 13,167
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 07660; 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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