Ridgewood High School

Ridgewood High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
627 E Ridgewood Ave,  Ridgewood, NJ
Ridgewood Public School District
3.9
3.9
1,740 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Thomas Gorman
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
138
Full Time Teachers
138
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
87%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
8
Equity
9
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
222:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
49.9%
White
60.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19%
Hispanic
12%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#12 Best HS For Athletes in New Jersey
#18 Best Public HS in New Jersey
#28 Best College Prep 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 295 Students
New York University 279 Students
Penn State 226 Students
Boston University 220 Students
Cornell University 168 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 140 Students
University of Delaware 137 Students
Northeastern University 135 Students
Boston College 132 Students
Syracuse University 131 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 289 Students
Psychology 206 Students
Biology 139 Students
Computer Science 109 Students
Marketing 94 Students
Economics 91 Students
Political Science and Government 88 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 86 Students
Finance 84 Students
Communications 71 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 205 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/17/2024
Ridgewood is great school district with a lot of opportunities for sports, clubs and education. Teachers offer plenty of extra help to Sydney's who want to take advantage of it.
4.0 Junior
10/30/2023
It was pretty good. If you are in higher levels of classes and are enrolled in more honors and AP level classes you will most likely have way better teachers than if you were just in CP or below.
4.0 NicheUser
5/8/2023
I was a former student at RHS before moving out of state. The school itself has a great campus look and the system there works great. Students are able to have a lot of freedom like you would in college. If you struggle with mental health there are great counselors that will help ever step of the way. The only downside is that the school is extremely competitive and not for the faint of heart. There's a lot of academic pressure on top of the fact everyone there is very extraordinary. The culture there is very suffocating sometimes but there are many advantages as well.
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/15/2015
My children (one currently a junior, the other a college freshman) received an excellent education at Ridgewood High School. The breadth of courses is impressive. The teachers really care about the students and are always available after hours at school or by email. Students are encouraged to partic...
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1.0 parent
12/10/2014
High School is good for kids without any special needs. The Child Study Team is extremely unfair and failing to provide services according to IDEA codes and regulations. The District Child Study Team is not supportive and fail to provide what is required by codes and regulations. Very old system and...
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5.0 parent
7/9/2013
Great school providing outstanding learning opportunities for its student body. Great academics and wide variety of sports/extra curricula activities yield independent, well rounded students who are well prepared for higher education. Community is supportive and involved. Principal is new but off to...
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5.0 student
6/22/2011
A recent alumnus of RHS, I have found that the academic rigor and community at the school has undoubtedly prepared me for entering college and the workplace. The school offers a wide swath of AP classes, reinforced by excellent and approachable teachers that encourage enthusiasm for the material. Mo...
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Ridgewood High School

Ridgewood High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ridgewood, NJ, in the Ridgewood neighborhood, and is served by the Ridgewood Public School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,740 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Ridgewood High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,455,246. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glen Rock High School, Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus, Prog 3 Emotionally Distur, and more. Learn more about what Ridgewood has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ridgewood High School.

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