Ridge View High School

Ridge View High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4801 Hard Scrabble Rd,  Columbia, SC
Richland School District No. 2
3.7
3.0
1,696 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
510
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
65.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
331:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Black
78.2%
White
7.9%
Hispanic
7.1%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#16 Best HS For Athletes in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 729 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 421 Students
Coastal Carolina University 413 Students
Clemson University 410 Students
Winthrop University 410 Students
College of Charleston 389 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 295 Students
Francis Marion University 282 Students
South Carolina State University 265 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 234 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 224 Students
Biology 192 Students
Business 137 Students
Psychology 136 Students
Computer Science 85 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 77 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 65 Students
Mechanical Engineering 46 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Engineering 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 617 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/15/2025
I feel as though Ridge View High has a relative balance between both their academics and school life. Although some teachers could be better with their methods of teaching overall I think that the experience is helpful. You can also expect to be thoroughly prepared for the college experience after leaving the high school with the programs the school has to offer. So I would say Ridge View High is a pretty good school.
5.0 Senior
5/26/2025
My school over all is a great school. My school was a steppingstone towards assisting me in independence and adulthood. I gained more autonomy and responsibility, preparing me for the challenges of the real world. I've learned important life skills such as time management, decision-making, and self-advocacy. The curriculum and coursework I obtained will definitely serve me throughout my life.
3.0 Senior
12/12/2024
The best part of my Ridge View experience was the people I met and the extracurriculars I did. I can truly say that with those my high school experience was okay. The worst part of my experience would have to be the quality of the school. A lot of money went to a lot of things that weren't necessary. I would have rather it went to the education but it went to the sports and less important things like the carpet. Something I would like to see change would be how the money is used and how it is dispersed. I feel that with that alone a big difference can be made within the school and the kids.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
4.0 parent
4/10/2021
I think this High School is a good H.S. My child is a 9th grader and has had some great teachers so far that has answered all my questions and respond to emails very quickly. The only thing I didn't like was at first I wanted my child switched out of a class after the 2nd week of school and they tol...
2.0 parent
10/20/2018
Worst school my child has ever attended
5.0 parent
2/1/2016
This school has excellent programs for all students. BioHealth Magnet, Scholars Academy Magnet for Business and Law and the School of Fine Arts are just a few great things about this school.
1.0 student
1/26/2016
This school is infested with gangs which the school is well aware of but does nothing about!

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Ridge View High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbia, SC and is served by the Richland School District No. 2 in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,696 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Ridge View High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $266,676. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sonlight Heritage Academy, Covenant Classical Christian School, Central Carolina Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ridge View High School.

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