RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

11646 TOWN CENTER RD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34654

RRHS.PASCO.K12.FL.US

1,798 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

River Ridge High School, located in New Port Richey, Florida, is a prominent secondary institution within the District School Board of Pasco County. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce. The campus is part of a larger educational complex that fosters a collaborative environment, emphasizing both scholastic rigor and personal development through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs.

As part of the Pasco County school system, River Ridge High School focuses on integrating modern pedagogical practices with student-centered learning. The school is committed to maintaining high standards of academic achievement while cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages civic engagement and lifelong learning. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, the school strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and technological literacy necessary to navigate a rapidly changing global landscape.

1,798

Total Students

79.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,281
Hispanic	303
Black	60
Asian	53
Two or More	97
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,281 (71.2%)
Hispanic
303 (16.9%)
Two or More
97 (5.4%)
Black
60 (3.3%)
Asian
53 (2.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PASCO
Phone:	(727)774-7200
Website:	http://RRHS.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,798
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Grade 9 474

Grade 10 484

Grade 11 455

Grade 12 379

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Grade 9	474
Grade 10	484
Grade 11	455
Grade 12	379

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	932	51.8%
Male	866	48.2%

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