Ridge High School
- Public
- BASKING RIDGE, NJ
Public School
Ridge High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- BASKING RIDGE, NJ
- Rating 3.82 out of 5 258 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Ridge High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
76%
Percent Proficient - Math
71%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1360
565 responses
Average ACT
30
273 responses
AP Enrollment
34%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$160,286
National
$69,021Median Rent
$2,146
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$675,200
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
97%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 33 responsesPoll
73%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 33 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,731
Free or Reduced Lunch
1%
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 31 responses71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 31 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 31 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$70,382
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.8%
56%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 41 responses68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 41 responses73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 41 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$19,201 / year
National
$12,23987%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 38 responses45%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 38 responses82%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 38 responsesSimilar Schools
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Ridge High School Reviews
Rating 3.82 out of 5 258 reviews
After one year of transferring here midyear via an occupational move, I can say without a doubt that you don't know "hard curriculum" until you've tried a school such as Ridge. This is something that you'll hear from day one, and it composes a majority of what makes Ridge such a prideful school. To put it generously, I'm happy that I'm able to get this experience towards a kickstart in a high-level teaching environment to make college easier than my peers may find it. However, from someone that's lived life outside of this kind of space, it's depressing to see the kind of norms people have to put themselves through just to survive in a school like this. So many mental health concerns, and such little space for enjoying a genuine high school experience. Those that have been paced like this all their life simply don't know there are better alternatives. For those coming into this school, I cannot stress this enough, be prepared for a challenge (It's possible though! Believe me!).
ACADEMICS: People in the reviews are complaining too much about how hard the academics are... there's nothing wrong with our academics. Y'all just need to apply yourself! And we have plenty of options for every level of difficulty, from regular to Honors to AP.
FACULTY/ADMINISTRATION: Generally excellent teachers who help you get through. Few bad apples here/there but that's inevitable. School board makes some bad decisions now and then though.
CLUBS/ACTIVITIES: Lots of options. Whether you're an artsy kid, a sporty kid, a band kid, or a STEM kid, there's something for you, and you'll enjoy it. I've heard school spirit's apparently lacking compared to other schools, but how would I know?
DIVERSITY: We have people of all races, heritages, and LGBT categories here. We're pretty tolerant I guess.
SAFETY: We're in, like, one of the safest towns in America. Besides, we have a pretty strict visitor policy, and even implemented an ID system starting this year.
FOOD: Average I guess.
FACULTY/ADMINISTRATION: Generally excellent teachers who help you get through. Few bad apples here/there but that's inevitable. School board makes some bad decisions now and then though.
CLUBS/ACTIVITIES: Lots of options. Whether you're an artsy kid, a sporty kid, a band kid, or a STEM kid, there's something for you, and you'll enjoy it. I've heard school spirit's apparently lacking compared to other schools, but how would I know?
DIVERSITY: We have people of all races, heritages, and LGBT categories here. We're pretty tolerant I guess.
SAFETY: We're in, like, one of the safest towns in America. Besides, we have a pretty strict visitor policy, and even implemented an ID system starting this year.
FOOD: Average I guess.
I had an overall good experience at Ridge High School. The large majority of teachers, administration, and coaches have always been helpful and kind to me. On very rare occasions, I have had "issues" with teachers, but almost always those issues were solved. I was able to make connections and friendships with a great number of the teachers and administration there, that will leave a positive impact on me for a long time. I understand that some students at my school don't feel the same and have complained about teachers that I enjoyed, but I feel like those students are in the minority. I would say my best experience there would be, having good teachers that supported me through my high school journey.
I believe that this school hands out more homework than the average high school, so depending on the classes some might feel overwhelmed. I feel like that might be my least favorite experience there.
I believe that this school hands out more homework than the average high school, so depending on the classes some might feel overwhelmed. I feel like that might be my least favorite experience there.