River Ridge High School

350 River Ridge Drive SE
Lacey, WA 98513

1,547 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

River Ridge High School, located in Lacey, Washington, is a comprehensive public high school serving the North Thurston Public Schools district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive community environment. It offers a robust academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, River Ridge maintains an active extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs. The school places a strong emphasis on "The Hawk Way," a set of core values—Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience—that guide student behavior and school spirit. With its focus on personalized learning and community engagement, River Ridge strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to pursue their individual goals while contributing positively to the surrounding Lacey community.

1,547

Total Students

76.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	532
Hispanic	425
Black	99
Asian	174
Two or More	231
American Indian	32
Pacific Islander	48

White
532 (34.5%)
Hispanic
425 (27.6%)
Two or More
231 (15.0%)
Asian
174 (11.3%)
Black
99 (6.4%)
Pacific Islander
48 (3.1%)
American Indian
32 (2.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	North Thurston Public Schools
Phone:	(360)412-4820
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	554
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	171

* 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 9 445

Grade 10 387

Grade 11 373

Grade 12 342