Ridgewood High School is a public high school in West Lafayette, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Ridgewood Local School District. The district has six buildings, including one elementary school, one middle school and one high school, as well as district administrative buildings.
Serving 427 students in grades 8-12, Ridgewood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ridgewood High School's student population of 427 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Motto
The Heart of the Community
School Rankings
Ridgewood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1085 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: General
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgewood High School's ranking?
Ridgewood High School is ranked #1085 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ridgewood High School often compared to?
Ridgewood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River View High School, Coshocton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgewood High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgewood High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ridgewood High School?
427 students attend Ridgewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ridgewood High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood High School?
Ridgewood High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgewood High School offer ?
Ridgewood High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgewood High School part of?
Ridgewood High School is part of Ridgewood Local School District.
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First Day of School
August 21, 2025 (Thursday)
RES First Day of School
August 21, 2025 (Thursday)
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