Ridgefield High School

Ridgefield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 N Salem Rd,  Ridgefield, CT
Ridgefield School District
3.7
3.3
1,420 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jacob Greenwood
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
121
Full Time Teachers
121
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
89.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
175:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
48.7%
White
78.3%
Hispanic
9.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%
Two or more races
4%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Best HS For Athletes in Connecticut
#6 Best Public HS in Connecticut
#14 Best Public HS Teachers in Connecticut
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 Connecticut 418 Students
Boston University 237 Students
Northeastern University 201 Students
Boston College 161 Students
New York University 159 Students
Fordham University 152 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 147 Students
Penn State 140 Students
Syracuse University 131 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 123 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 311 Students
Psychology 204 Students
Biology 137 Students
Marketing 117 Students
Finance 117 Students
Economics 107 Students
Political Science and Government 97 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 92 Students
Computer Science 81 Students
Engineering 64 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 357 Reviews
5.0 Junior
1/24/2025
Since I switched from Brookfield High School to Ridgefield High School, I absolutely loved it. The students and teachers are very welcoming and intelligent, I'm very comfortable in the school, the cafeteria is very spacious, and most importantly, I feel smart being in school. Most teachers empathize for the students and will help out if needed, and I never feel too restricted in any way.
5.0 Senior
1/17/2025
Overall, Ridgefield High School is a very nice school. Ridgefield High School is very much oriented toward supporting the emotional well-being of students.
5.0 Junior
6/7/2024
I have felt incredibly supported and encouraged to be part of the community at RHS. I have thoroughly enjoyed the time I have spent on sports teams, social activities, and the many friends I have made due to the kind welcoming staff and environment.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 7 Reviews
2.0 parent
5/5/2023
RHS gets good ratings because the majority of the students come from educated parents who make sure they do well. There are some great teachers who actually care and respect their students and have truly made a difference for students - so my apologies to those teachers! However, there are too many...
5.0 other
8/15/2021
We moved to Ridgefield for its excellent school system. Our experience here exceeded our initial expectations by a substantial amount. In short, the Ridgefield School System prepared our 4 children for the real world. The excellent education they received along with the numerous after school enrichm...
5.0 other
7/12/2016
I graduated from Ridgefield High School around 7 years ago and the experience that had during my time there was wonderful. The faculty and staff members were such an important part of my experience there as they were so helpful and pushed me to become a better, smarter person.
2.0 parent
2/20/2015
Over 12 years ago we moved to Ridgefield because of the reputation of the schools. Our three kids attended elementary, middle and some high school here. We moved recently to another part of the country and have discoverers that the education in ridgefield schools are lacking in every subject but esp...

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Ridgefield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ridgefield, CT, in the Ridgefield neighborhood, and is served by the Ridgefield School District in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 1,420 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Ridgefield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,151,576. Discover additional schools in the area, like Scotts Ridge Middle School, Ridgebury Elementary School, Barlow Mountain Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ridgefield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ridgefield High School.

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