Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School

948 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School, located at 130 Hill Rd S in Pickerington, Ohio, serves students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the Pickerington Local School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with social-emotional growth during the critical middle-level years of education. By emphasizing core subjects alongside elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity.

Beyond the classroom, Ridgeview Junior High is known for its commitment to a well-rounded student experience, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs. The school prides itself on being an integral part of the Pickerington community, working closely with families and staff to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a focus on both character development and academic achievement, the school strives to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary for future success.

948

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	59
Black	392
Asian	94
Two or More	73
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
392 (41.4%)
White
325 (34.3%)
Asian
94 (9.9%)
Two or More
73 (7.7%)
Hispanic
59 (6.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Pickerington Local
Phone:	(614)833-2100
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	948
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
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 7 467

Grade 8 481