Ridgeway High School

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Ridgeway High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2009 Ridgeway Rd,  Memphis, TN
Shelby County Schools
3.7
3.0
695 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James Long
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
470
Verbal
530
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

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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

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Black
80.3%
Hispanic
13.8%
Two or more races
3.7%
White
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 261 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 132 Students
Tennessee State University 130 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 127 Students
Jackson State University 91 Students
University of Tennessee at Martin 79 Students
Christian Brothers University 75 Students
Mississippi State University 67 Students
Murray State University 67 Students
Austin Peay State University 61 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 65 Students
Nursing 57 Students
Biology 50 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Small Business Management 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Physical Therapy 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 213 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/24/2025
Ridgeway high school prepares scholars for college and any future careers they may wish to pursue. Although they may not have as many amenities and luxuries of other high schools, ridgeway is still capable of providing just as many high quality benefits to their students who are actually willing to get an education.
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.
4.0 Senior
4/12/2024
My experience at Ridgeway High School is good, my best experience was meeting new people at the school and my worst experience be some of the teachers I took. For this school, I would like for the culture to change cause there are new generations of kids coming in year by year.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/28/2025
Overall, not terrible, however one day there were two kids fighting and one guy just levitated and incinerated the principal and then the whole school exploded. 2/10
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!

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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 695 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% 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 3.34, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $424,390. Discover additional schools in the area, like Overton High, Wooddale High School, Germantown 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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