Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/ High
460 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High School, located in the rural community of Monetta, South Carolina, serves as a combined educational facility for students in grades 6 through 12. Part of the Aiken County Public School District, the institution is known for its close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere where the small student population allows for stronger relationships between faculty and pupils. The school’s mascot, the Trojan, is a central symbol of their identity, and the campus serves as a primary hub for the local community, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and civic engagement.
Academically, the school offers a standard curriculum complemented by career and technical education (CTE) pathways, reflecting its commitment to preparing students for both post-secondary education and the regional workforce. Despite being a smaller school, Ridge Spring-Monetta prides itself on providing a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics and various student organizations, which are vital for student growth and community involvement. The facility functions as a cornerstone for the area, striving to bridge the gap between middle school development and high school readiness within a supportive, unified learning environment.
Academically, the school offers a standard curriculum complemented by career and technical education (CTE) pathways, reflecting its commitment to preparing students for both post-secondary education and the regional workforce. Despite being a smaller school, Ridge Spring-Monetta prides itself on providing a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics and various student organizations, which are vital for student growth and community involvement. The facility functions as a cornerstone for the area, striving to bridge the gap between middle school development and high school readiness within a supportive, unified learning environment.
460
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 176 |
| Hispanic | 104 |
| Black | 155 |
| Two or More | 25 |
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White176 (38.3%)
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Black155 (33.7%)
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Hispanic104 (22.6%)
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Two or More25 (5.4%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Aiken 01 |
| Phone: | (803)685-2100 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 460 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 37.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
61
Grade 7
49
Grade 8
74
Grade 9
81
Grade 10
71
Grade 11
67
Grade 12
57
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 61 |
| Grade 7 | 49 |
| Grade 8 | 74 |
| Grade 9 | 81 |
| Grade 10 | 71 |
| Grade 11 | 67 |
| Grade 12 | 57 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 211 | 45.9% |
| Male | 249 | 54.1% |
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545 Students
High School 9th - 12th