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
2.6
1,489 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Monica Sweet
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
29.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

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
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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%
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School Rankings

#24 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
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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 329 Students
Washington State University 250 Students
Western Washington University 178 Students
Central Washington University 168 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 126 Students
University of Oregon 123 Students
Saint Martin's University 122 Students
South Puget Sound Community College 115 Students
Seattle University 99 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 97 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 85 Students
Psychology 78 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Biology 62 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 31 Students
Education 28 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Small Business Management 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 152 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
11/12/2024
My experience in River ridge high school has had ups and downs, The school events for example the big multicultural assembly, spirit weeks and sports are amazing and full of joy and school spirit. Though this like any other school has it's downs where there is fights or technical problems with the buildings or teachers doing bad stuff, it is handled immediately for the safety and learning of their students.
1.0 Senior
6/4/2024
The best part would be when i graduate and the clubs. The clubs have shown me a side of students and friends that i didn't know about before. The worst part wouldhave to be all the threats and lock downs i have have over the years. The worst of the threats was one about a bomb it was my sophomore year.
5.0 Alum
8/28/2022
Went to River Ridge all 4 years. Played football as well. Teachers were very encouraging and helpful. I graduated this year.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 14 Reviews
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...
1.0 parent
2/4/2022
This school doesn't help student exceed, especially if you are a minority . i was a former student at north Thurston high school as a white student that really really tried to get good grades . the classes that i didn't do good in or they areas of my weakness. the staff came to me or call in the off...

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