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#1094 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 44% in state
Ridgewood High School
High School · Ridgewood Public School District · Ridgewood, NJ
A high school in Ridgewood, NJ serving grades 9th – 12th.
627 EAST RIDGEWOOD AVE, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
- Math 72% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ridgewood High School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 69% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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
3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridgewood High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Average629/100K
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Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Naaleh High School for GirlsPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Alpine Learning GroupPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ridgewood Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $24,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridgewood High School is listed in Ridgewood Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood High School is a public high school in Ridgewood, NJ, part of Ridgewood Public School District, serving approximately 1,740 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,094 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridgewood High School
What grades does Ridgewood High School serve?
Ridgewood High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ridgewood High School?
Ridgewood High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,740 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridgewood High School rank in NJ?
Ridgewood High School ranks #1,094 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ridgewood High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridgewood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ridgewood High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgewood High School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ridgewood High School a charter school?
No, Ridgewood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridgewood High School a Title I school?
No, Ridgewood High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridgewood High School?
3.0% of students at Ridgewood 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
- 1,740
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 137
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.2%
- Phone
- (201) 670-2800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
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.
- 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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