Ridgeview High School

Ridgeview CUSD 19
202 E Wood St
Colfax, IL 61728
166 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Ridgeview High School, located in Colfax, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Ridgeview Community Unit School District 19. As a relatively small, rural school, it is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from strong connections with their teachers and staff. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with extracurricular engagement, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and career paths.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ridgeview High School is a central pillar of the local community, often serving as the heart of social and athletic activities in the area. The school maintains a focus on student growth through various sports teams, clubs, and service organizations, which encourage leadership and community involvement. By leveraging its small-town setting, Ridgeview provides a supportive, personalized atmosphere designed to help students succeed in a collaborative and community-oriented environment.
166
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    145 (87.3%)
  • Two or More
    14 (8.4%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
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: Ridgeview CUSD 19
Phone: (309)723-2951
Website: http://www.ridgeview19.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 44
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 46
Grade 12 33
Gender Ratio