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Ridley HS

High School · Ridley Sd · Folsom, PA

A Ridley Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

901 Morton Avenue, Folsom, PA 19033

  • Math 44% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation13.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$20,575
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Ridley HS score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
81%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ridley HS 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 Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$102,313

Median home value

$264,300

Median rent

$1,284/mo

College educated

30.9%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
13.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
12 boys'·13 girls'·55 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Milagre Kids SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.7 mi5Compare →
Milagre Kids SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.7 mi5Compare →
Interboro ShsEnrollment path unverified8.19–121.6 mi1,073Compare →
Strath Haven HSEnrollment path unverified9.29–122.0 mi1,189Compare →

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.

Ridley Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$20,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ridley HS is listed in Ridley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ridley HS

Ridley HS is a public high school in Folsom, PA, part of Ridley Sd, serving approximately 1,888 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,536 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ridley HS

What grades does Ridley HS serve?

Ridley HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ridley HS?

Ridley HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,888 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridley HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Ridley HS is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ridley HS rank in PA?

Ridley HS ranks #1,536 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Ridley HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Ridley HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Ridley HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridley HS has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ridley HS a charter school?

No, Ridley HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ridley HS a Title I school?

No, Ridley HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridley HS?

51.7% of students at Ridley HS 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
1,888
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
129
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 19033)
7,614
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
39.7
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 19033; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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