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Ridgefield High School

High School · Ridgefield School District · Ridgefield, WA

A high school in Ridgefield, WA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2630 S HILLHURST ROAD, Ridgefield, WA 98642

  • Math 48% vs WA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 82% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.5% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.5% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+16 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness3.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation15%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$14,095
Chronic Absenteeism34.5%

Students at Ridgefield High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 SBA)
School
State
36%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency82%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 65% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
83%
2022
ELA
81%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Ridgefield 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 Portland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 2Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,163/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ridgefield), 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

$119,316

Median home value

$622,800

Median rent

$1,938/mo

College educated

41.2%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
4 boys'·8 girls'·25 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wisdom Ridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.8K–121.3 mi132Compare →
Cedar Tree Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–124.1 mi235Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ridgefield School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$14,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ridgefield High School is listed in Ridgefield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ridgefield High School

Ridgefield High School is a public high school in Ridgefield, WA, part of Ridgefield School District, serving approximately 1,204 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,385 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ridgefield High School

What grades does Ridgefield High School serve?

Ridgefield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ridgefield High School?

Ridgefield High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,204 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ridgefield High School rank in WA?

Ridgefield High School ranks #1,385 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Ridgefield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ridgefield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridgefield High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ridgefield High School a charter school?

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

Is Ridgefield High School a Title I school?

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

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

26.0% of students at Ridgefield 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
1,204
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.5%
Area population (ZIP 98642)
26,379
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
39.9
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98642; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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