River Ridge High School

River Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
350 River Ridge Dr SE,  Lacey, WA
North Thurston Public Schools
3.7
2.8
1,524 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Monica Sweet
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
29.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.2%
State Average
41.7%
Science
39%
State Average
49.7%
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
299:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
47.7%
White
38.1%
Hispanic
26.9%
Two or more races
13.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.1%
Black
6.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native American
2.2%

School Rankings

#24 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
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 Washington 342 Students
Washington State University 262 Students
Western Washington University 176 Students
Central Washington University 171 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 132 Students
Saint Martin's University 127 Students
University of Oregon 123 Students
South Puget Sound Community College 119 Students
Seattle University 109 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 103 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 86 Students
Psychology 80 Students
Nursing 70 Students
Biology 63 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 34 Students
Education 28 Students
Criminology 26 Students
Engineering 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 158 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
4/15/2025
Lately, it's been a bit hectic with all the construction going on. Last week, while they started remodeling the track, it smelled like a rotten animal carcass?? And just yesterday there was an evacuation, not related to the construction, though. The school is overall okay. I'm not necessarily proud of going here, because of all the drama people stir up, but I like most of the teachers and classes.
5.0 Senior
12/20/2024
Our school environment is very diverse and has a lot of school spirit along with staff support. The teachers I've had the past four years are amazing and have helped learn so many valuable lessons I will need in the real world.
4.0 Junior
12/9/2024
My best experience is the student culture and encouragement of collaboration with students. The worst part I would say is the safety is very skeptical as it is a more open campus. Although as of now they are undergoing renovations to change that issue.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/20/2025
As a parent of 2 graduates from River Ridge, I was extremely pleased with their experience at Ridge. They were fully prepared to head off to college, but if their path would have been a vocational school, they would have been ready for that as well. They both had the opportunity to be in leadership...
1.0 other
8/30/2023
I have attended this school, during this time I found that the students here dread every day because of the environment. This place has some of the worst teachers and office people I have met, I was lucky enough to have a couple teachers to help and support my academics during my education. This sch...
5.0 parent
4/11/2023
RIver Ridge High School has had an unheavel of mediocre teachers and staff leave. From what I can see, its been a lot better experience for the students from the main office staff to specialist teachers. I've worked closely with the College and Career Center (misses Rose) and they have been helpful....
1.0 other
12/2/2022
I attended River Ridge High School from 2018-2022. I would say as a general rule, most teachers care about students and try their hardest to promote learning and equality. As for the administration team, they are absolutely horrible. I was having issues in the 2019/20 school year needing protection...

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River Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lacey, WA and is served by the North Thurston Public Schools in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 1,524 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. River Ridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $505,388. Discover additional schools in the area, like Nisqually Middle School, Salish Middle School, Wa He Lut Indian School, and more. Learn more about what Lacey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near River Ridge High School.

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