Ridge High School

Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
268 S Finley Ave,  Basking Ridge, NJ
Bernards Township School District
3.9
2.7
1,644 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Drew Krause
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
143
Full Time Teachers
143
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
95.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
5
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
224:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
58.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
30.9%
Hispanic
6.7%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#23 Best College Prep Public HS in New Jersey
#24 Best HS For Athletes in New Jersey
#30 Best Public HS in New Jersey
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.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 377 Students
New York University 224 Students
Boston University 212 Students
Penn State 189 Students
Northeastern University 159 Students
Cornell University 152 Students
University of Delaware 146 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 131 Students
The College of New Jersey 127 Students
Virginia Tech 125 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 252 Students
Psychology 155 Students
Biology 148 Students
Computer Science 127 Students
Finance 102 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 87 Students
Economics 83 Students
Marketing 73 Students
Political Science and Government 73 Students
Engineering 61 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 228 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/23/2025
It was overall a very good high school experience. They definitely prepared me for college very well, even in the CP classes, while still having that high school feel.
5.0 Alum
3/31/2025
I loved Ridge High School! It prepared me very well for college and gave me a lot of confidence in myself. The teachers at Ridge care so much about their students and do everything they can to help them succeed.
5.0
10/4/2024
Ridge is a top school in NJ. The children are academically prepared to go to top colleges. They have a wonderful academic program and the staff is incredible. The sports and activities are fantastic. It is an extremely safe school and one of the best areas to raise a family.
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2.7 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/2/2022
One of the top schools in New Jersey, great opportunities and teachers, in one of the safest towns in America. Highly competitive.
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1.0 student
1/26/2022
This school has good teaching but doesn't care about your child's wellbeing. Especially when it comes to conflicts with other students. The principle is the least sympathetic person the school has. I recommend not sending your child to this school.
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2.0 parent
12/8/2021
Overrated but a supposed high quality of education. Sports coaching staff were mostly bullies, guidance staff were a joke, lots of "bending the rules" for overachievers, not a strong Special Education program (especially compared to WAMS, there are just too many kids here). Teachers were mostly aloo...
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1.0 student
8/16/2019
The worst school you could ever send your child to. Do your children away and move far away from the horrible Basking Ridge before it's too late.
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Ridge High School

Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Basking Ridge, NJ, in the Bernards neighborhood, and is served by the Bernards Township School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,644 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Ridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 30. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bernards High School, William Annin Middle School, Bernardsville Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Basking Ridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ridge High School.

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