Ridgedale Jr/Sr High School

315 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Ridgedale Jr/Sr High School, located in the rural community of Morral, Ohio, serves as the singular secondary educational institution for the Ridgedale Local School District. As a combined junior and senior high school, it provides a unified academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, operating with a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce.

The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which fosters close relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding community. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Ridgedale offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and student organizations, which are central to the school’s culture. As a smaller district, Ridgedale emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive environment, striving to maintain strong academic standards while addressing the individual needs of its student body in the Marion County region.

315

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgedale Jr/Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
288 (91.4%)
Two or More
18 (5.7%)
Hispanic
5 (1.6%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Ridgedale Local
Phone:	(740)382-6065
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 6 58

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 59

Grade 9 53

Grade 10 54

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 20