At a glance
Reported students
1,547
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
76.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
555.5
River Ridge High School: 1,547 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
20.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. 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
- 1,500
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72.67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.6:1
What the reported data says about River Ridge High School
River Ridge High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lacey. It is one of 24 current school records connected to North Thurston Public Schools. NCES reports 1,547 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 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 20.1:1, close to the Washington median of 19.9:1 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 (34.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.5%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. 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 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking River Ridge High School
- 1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 76.8 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.4%
- Hispanic27.5%
- Black6.4%
- Asian11.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.1%
- Multiracial14.9%
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
Students enrolled
12 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 North Thurston Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Timberline High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,401 reported students
North Thurston High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,378 reported students
Envision Career Academy
High · Grades 09–12
139 reported students
Nisqually Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
789 reported students
Mountain View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
776 reported students
Meadows Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
765 reported students
Public schools near River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envision Career Academy High · North Thurston Public Schools | 09–12 | 139 | 3.4 mi |
| North Thurston High School High · North Thurston Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,378 | 3.8 mi |
| Timberline High School High · North Thurston Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,401 | 4 mi |
| Touchstone High · Olympia School District | 06–12 | 2 | 6.4 mi |
| Avanti High School High · Olympia School District | 09–12 | 167 | 6.4 mi |
| Olympia High School High · Olympia School District | 09–12 | 1,901 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about River Ridge High School
What grades does River Ridge High School serve?
River Ridge High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in North Thurston Public Schools.
How many students attend River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School reported 1,547 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,500 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at River Ridge High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.1:1, based on 1,547 students and 76.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is River Ridge High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
River Ridge High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Thurston Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of River Ridge High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.9% 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 River Ridge High School in?
River Ridge High School is part of North Thurston Public Schools, based in Lacey, WA, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near River Ridge High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Envision Career Academy (3.4 mi), North Thurston High School (3.8 mi), Timberline High School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.