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
1,746 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Thomas Gorman
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
95%

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 Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
139
Full Time Teachers
139
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
87%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
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

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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%
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School Rankings

#16 Best HS For Athletes in New Jersey
#20 Best Public HS in New Jersey
#21 Best College Prep Public HS in New Jersey
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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.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 285 Students
New York University 278 Students
Penn State 216 Students
Boston University 201 Students
Cornell University 171 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 132 Students
University of Delaware 131 Students
Fordham University 127 Students
Boston College 126 Students
Syracuse University 125 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 283 Students
Psychology 194 Students
Biology 118 Students
Computer Science 111 Students
Economics 89 Students
Political Science and Government 84 Students
Marketing 84 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 78 Students
Finance 76 Students
Communications 67 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 199 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.
5.0 Parent
4/24/2021
I really like the music program at this school. Various club activities and various sports team activities are also available.
5.0 Alum
3/15/2021
Ridgewood High School has a lot of great opportunities! The faculty really wants you to succeed and do well.
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...
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...
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...
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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