Ridgefield High School

Serving 1,516 students in grades 9-12, Ridgefield High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

Graduation Rate Overall Testing Rank Math Proficiency Reading Proficiency Science Proficiency

Top Rankings

Overall Rank Math Proficiency Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Graduation Rate

School Overview

Ridgefield High School's student population of 1,516 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years. Grades Offered Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction) Total Students 1,516 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 128 teachers

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School Rankings

Ridgefield High School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

This School State Level (CT) Overall Testing Rank #83 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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American Indian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

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Diversity Score

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Graduation Rate

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Eligible for Free Lunch

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgefield High School's ranking?

Ridgefield High School is ranked #83 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.

What schools are Ridgefield High School often compared to? What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).

What is the graduation rate of Ridgefield High School?

The graduation rate of Ridgefield High School is 96%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.

How many students attend Ridgefield High School? 1,516 students attend Ridgefield High School. What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Ridgefield High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgefield High School?

Ridgefield High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Ridgefield High School offer ? Ridgefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction). What school district is Ridgefield High School part of?

School Calendar

Last Day of School June 13, 2025 (Friday)

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest middle school and elementary school is Scotts Ridge Middle School (0.2 miles away) School
(Math and Reading Proficiency) (Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: 6-8 | 519 students 0.2 miles 750 North Salem Rd.
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(203) 894-5725 (Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: PK-5 | 350 students 0.9 miles 115 Barlow Mountain Rd.
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(203) 894-5800 (Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: K-5 | 334 students 0.9 miles 111 Barlow Mountain Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5825 (Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: PK-5 | 350 students 1.3 miles 112 Bennett's Farm Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5875 (Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank : Add to Compare Grades: K-5 | 253 students 3.5 miles 8 Governor St.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5525

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