Park Ridge High School

prhs.parkridgeschools.org/

491 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Park Ridge High School, located at 2 Park Avenue in Park Ridge, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Park Ridge School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. It serves students in grades 7 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary success, whether that involves university education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong commitment to holistic education through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is characterized by its dedication to community engagement and maintaining high standards of excellence, reflecting the values of the surrounding Bergen County area. By balancing traditional pedagogical approaches with modern educational resources, Park Ridge High School strives to provide an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential.

491

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	86
Black	8
Asian	27
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	2

White
349 (71.2%)
Hispanic
86 (17.6%)
Asian
27 (5.5%)
Two or More
18 (3.7%)
Black
8 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Park Ridge School District
Phone:	(201)573-6000
Website:	http://prhs.parkridgeschools.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 7 59

Grade 8 108

Grade 9 67

Grade 10 82

Grade 11 87

Grade 12 88