At a glance
Reported students
1,740
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
135.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey high enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
417
Ridgewood High School: 1,740 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
12.8:1 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
- 1,791
- Teachers (FTE)
- 134
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Ridgewood. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Ridgewood Public School District. NCES reports 1,740 students for 2024–25.
Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to 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 (58%) and Asian (19.4%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. 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, computer science. The school reported 30 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ridgewood High School
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 135.84 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 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 3.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58%
- Hispanic12.3%
- Black1.5%
- Asian19.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.6%
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
30 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Ridgewood Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
George Washington Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
644 reported students
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
627 reported students
Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
448 reported students
Willard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
440 reported students
Somerville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
394 reported students
Hawes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
357 reported students
Public schools near Ridgewood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Rock High School High · Glen Rock Public School District | 09–12 | 722 | 1.7 mi |
| Applied Technology High School High · Bergen County Vocational Technical School District | 09–12 | 348 | 2 mi |
| Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School High · Midland Park School District | 07–12 | 367 | 2.2 mi |
| Westwood Regional High School High · Westwood Regional School District | 09–12 | 830 | 2.3 mi |
| Waldwick High School High · Waldwick School District | 09–12 | 434 | 2.8 mi |
| Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus High · Bergen County Vocational Technical School District | 09–12 | 288 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ridgewood High School
What grades does Ridgewood High School serve?
Ridgewood High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ridgewood Public School District.
How many students attend Ridgewood High School?
Ridgewood High School reported 1,740 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,791 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ridgewood High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 1,740 students and 135.84 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 Ridgewood High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ridgewood High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ridgewood Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ridgewood High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
3.2% 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 Ridgewood High School in?
Ridgewood High School is part of Ridgewood Public School District, based in Ridgewood, NJ, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ridgewood High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glen Rock High School (1.7 mi), Applied Technology High School (2 mi), Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.