Ridgeland High School

995 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ridgeland High School, located in Ridgeland, Mississippi, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Madison County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and diverse career paths. The campus fosters a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in rigorous coursework, utilize modern technological resources, and develop critical thinking skills necessary for success in a global society.

Beyond the classroom, Ridgeland High School is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and school spirit, embodied by its mascot, the Titan. The school provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and various student-led organizations. These activities play a vital role in the school culture, helping students cultivate leadership skills, teamwork, and well-rounded personal growth while maintaining the school's reputation for excellence in both academics and athletics.

995

Total Students

77.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	212
Black	672
Asian	27
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Black
672 (67.5%)
Hispanic
212 (21.3%)
White
59 (5.9%)
Asian
27 (2.7%)
Two or More
24 (2.4%)
American Indian
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:	Madison County Schools
Phone:	(601)898-5023
Website:	http://www.madison-schools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	995
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	556
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	153

* 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 9 247

Grade 10 242

Grade 11 276

Grade 12 230