At a glance
Reported students
739
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
717.5
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence: 739 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. 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
- 667
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.1:1
What the reported data says about Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Ridgeland. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Jasper 01. NCES reports 739 students for 2024–25.
Among 300 high schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 618 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, below the South Carolina median of 14.5:1 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 Black (46.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%). English learners represent 27.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 57 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White5.4%
- Hispanic46%
- Black46.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Jasper 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hardeeville Junior /Senior High
High · Grades 06–12
696 reported students
Ridgeland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
775 reported students
Hardeeville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
691 reported students
Public schools near Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland Elementary Elementary · Jasper 01 | PK–05 | 775 | under 0.1 mi |
| Polaris Tech Charter School Other · Charter · SC Public Charter School District | KG–12 | 514 | 0.3 mi |
| Ridgeland High High · Dept Of Correction N04 | 09–12 | 4 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence
What grades does Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence serve?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jasper 01.
How many students attend Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence reported 739 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 667 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 739 students and 57 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jasper 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence in?
Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence is part of Jasper 01, based in Ridgeland, SC, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ridgeland Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Polaris Tech Charter School (0.3 mi), Ridgeland High (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.