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).
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
Total Classroom Teachers 128 teachers
Students by Grade
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 schoolsMath Test Scores (% Proficient)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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Eligible for Free Lunch
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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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?Review Ridgefield High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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