Ridgefield Park Junior-Senior High School is a six-year comprehensive community public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grade from Ridgefield Park, in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Ridgefield Park Public Schools.
Serving 1,157 students in grades 7-12, Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School's student population of 1,157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Colors
Scarlet, White
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
School Rankings
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1425 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
66%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
19%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School's ranking?
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is ranked #1425 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
1,157 students attend Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School offer ?
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School part of?
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is part of Ridgefield Park Public School District.
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