River Ridge High School

1,902 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

River Ridge High School, located in Woodstock, Georgia, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the Cherokee County School District. Situated on Arnold Mill Road, the school has built a reputation for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture. It is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and the development of well-rounded students through a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) programs and specialized academic tracks.

Beyond the classroom, River Ridge is widely recognized for its strong school spirit and active participation in competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations. The campus community prides itself on creating a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in community service and leadership initiatives. As a cornerstone of the Woodstock area, the school remains dedicated to preparing its graduates for success in higher education and their future professional careers.

1,902

Total Students

115.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,170
Hispanic	437
Black	129
Asian	80
Two or More	83
American Indian	3

White
1,170 (61.5%)
Hispanic
437 (23.0%)
Black
129 (6.8%)
Two or More
83 (4.4%)
Asian
80 (4.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

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:	Cherokee County
Phone:	(770)721-6500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,902
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* 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

Grade 9 469

Grade 10 454

Grade 11 494

Grade 12 485

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for River Ridge High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	469
Grade 10	454
Grade 11	494
Grade 12	485

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for River Ridge High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	929	48.8%
Male	973	51.2%

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High School 9th - 12th