At a glance
Reported students
799
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
73.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
153
Glen Ridge High School: 799 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 832
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Glen Ridge High School
Glen Ridge High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Glen Ridge. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Glen Ridge Public School District. NCES reports 799 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.6%) and Asian (10.9%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 23 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Glen Ridge High School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 73.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 0.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.6%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black3.5%
- Asian10.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
23 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Glen Ridge Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ridgewood Avenue School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
540 reported students
Linden Avenue School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
153 reported students
Forest Avenue School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
127 reported students
Central School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
127 reported students
Public schools near Glen Ridge High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High School High · Bloomfield Township School District | 09–12 | 2,055 | 0.5 mi |
| East Orange STEM Academy High School High · East Orange School District | 06–12 | 646 | 1.6 mi |
| East Orange Campus High School High · East Orange School District | 09–12 | 1,798 | 1.7 mi |
| Montclair High School High · Montclair Public School District | 09–12 | 1,925 | 1.7 mi |
| Belleville High School High · Belleville Public School District | 09–12 | 1,590 | 2.3 mi |
| Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School High · East Orange School District | 06–12 | 701 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glen Ridge High School
What grades does Glen Ridge High School serve?
Glen Ridge High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Glen Ridge Public School District.
How many students attend Glen Ridge High School?
Glen Ridge High School reported 799 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 832 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glen Ridge High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 799 students and 73.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Glen Ridge High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glen Ridge High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Glen Ridge Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Glen Ridge High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
0.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Glen Ridge High School in?
Glen Ridge High School is part of Glen Ridge Public School District, based in Glen Ridge, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Glen Ridge High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bloomfield High School (0.5 mi), East Orange STEM Academy High School (1.6 mi), East Orange Campus High School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.