Ranger High Tech Academy

5580 Lear Nagle Rd
North Ridgeville, OH 44039

www.nrcs.net

259 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

Ranger High Tech Academy (RHTA) is a specialized STEM-focused school located in North Ridgeville, Ohio, operating under the North Ridgeville City Schools district. The academy is designed for students in grades 6 through 8 who have a passion for technology, engineering, and hands-on, project-based learning. By integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with real-world problem-solving, RHTA aims to prepare students for future careers in high-tech fields while fostering essential skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation.

The school stands out for its commitment to a personalized, student-centered environment that moves beyond traditional classroom structures. Students at RHTA engage in "blended learning," which utilizes technology to tailor instruction to individual paces and interests. With a strong emphasis on the "maker" culture and inquiry-based discovery, the academy provides a modern educational setting where students are encouraged to explore complex challenges, work on multidisciplinary projects, and develop the technological fluency required in the 21st-century workforce.

259

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ranger High Tech Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	17
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	3

White
229 (88.4%)
Hispanic
17 (6.6%)
Black
8 (3.1%)
Two or More
3 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Ridgeville City
Phone:	(440)353-1178
Website:	http://www.nrcs.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 3 43

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 37