Ridgway Area HS

www.rasd.us

224 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ridgway Area High School, located in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, serves as a central educational hub for the Ridgway Area School District in Elk County. Situated in a region known for its small-town atmosphere and proximity to the Allegheny National Forest, the school functions as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing a traditional academic environment supported by a close-knit faculty and staff.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college matriculation or career and technical pathways. Beyond its core academic offerings, Ridgway Area High School encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused initiatives. By fostering a supportive and localized learning environment, the school strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills and character to contribute positively to the broader Ridgway community and beyond.

224

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgway Area HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	2
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
212 (94.6%)
Black
3 (1.3%)
Two or More
3 (1.3%)
Hispanic
2 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Ridgway Area SD
Phone:	(814)773-3164
Website:	http://www.rasd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 59

Grade 10 56

Grade 11 53

Grade 12 56