Ridgeway High School

Ridgeway High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2009 Ridgeway Rd,  Memphis, TN
Shelby County Schools
3.7
3.4
805 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James Long
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
4%
Reading Proficiency
19%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
4%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
510
Verbal
560
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
21.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
14.1%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
301:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Black
85.7%
Hispanic
8.6%
Two or more races
4%
White
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 Memphis 266 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 135 Students
Tennessee State University 133 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 131 Students
Jackson State University 93 Students
University of Tennessee at Martin 79 Students
Christian Brothers University 79 Students
Mississippi State University 73 Students
Murray State University 71 Students
Austin Peay State University 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 71 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Biology 52 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Accounting 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Physical Therapy 15 Students
Small Business Management 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 225 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/17/2025
Overall Ridgeway High School has gave me the best experience ever since i was a freshman up to now. A lot of things can change based on the fun of it and how they operate things but i love the school as a whole. The teachers make everything worth it, I've had some of the best teachers ever.
3.0 Senior
10/31/2024
Ridgeway is not bad. I like it here but at the same time I don't. I feel like it could be better with better funding and more open mindedness. Some of the teachers are very good teacher with great personalities. The activities are fun sometimes but I feel like because of funding they are limited. The worst part of my experience is the lack of activities and the best is the people that I met here. I would like to see more people excited to come to school and have fun at school.
4.0 Senior
9/26/2022
Within all of the years I have been at Ridgeway High School I am proud to say I have enjoyed my experience. Every year I receive excellent teachers that care about the education of their students. Our teachers make sure we are on track for college and they teach us on a college level as well. I am an IB student that takes art and is the captain of the majorette team while being a member of the tennis team and I love every part about being involved in those activities, but the part that I love the most is that it is teaching me time management. Our principal cares about all of the students and he try to make the students dreams within the school come true.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/17/2022
This school is quite literally the epitome of completely and utter trash
5.0 parent
8/10/2015
It's a great school. Went there all 4 years of my high school years. I love this school. Administration is great. The principle and administration knows how to run the school and how to plan fun activities for the students.
5.0 other
7/22/2014
I am currently going to the 9th grade, and want to attend Ridgeway High School! However my parents do not know what I need for registration. Please Help!
4.0 other
12/30/2011
I am in the 8th grade and my parents are leaning on putting me in ridgeway and i would like for somebody to really give me a description of the school the academics and the students.Please!!!!! Also please excuse my rating..

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Ridgeway High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Memphis, TN and is served by the Shelby County Schools in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 805 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 4% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 19% are proficient in reading. Ridgeway High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $421,378. Discover additional schools in the area, like Germantown High School, Overton High, Wooddale High School, and more. Learn more about what Memphis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ridgeway High School.

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