Ridgewood High School

627 EAST RIDGEWOOD AVE
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07451

www.rhs.rpsnj.us

1,740 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ridgewood High School, located in the affluent village of Ridgewood, New Jersey, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to excellence, consistently ranking among the top-performing high schools in the state. The school offers a diverse and extensive curriculum, including a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and specialized electives designed to prepare students for competitive higher education opportunities.

Beyond its academic achievements, Ridgewood High School is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school maintains a strong tradition in athletics, the performing arts, and a wide array of student-led clubs and organizations. By fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development, the school plays a central role in the community, consistently producing well-rounded graduates who go on to attend prestigious universities and contribute meaningfully to their future professions.

1,740

Total Students

135.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgewood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,009
Hispanic	214
Black	26
Asian	338
Two or More	150

White
1,009 (58.1%)
Asian
338 (19.5%)
Hispanic
214 (12.3%)
Two or More
150 (8.6%)
Black
26 (1.5%)

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:	Ridgewood Public School District
Phone:	(201)670-2800
Website:	http://www.rhs.rpsnj.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 9 427

Grade 10 427

Grade 11 431

Grade 12 455