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Ridgefield School District

Ridgefield High School

#10 in Best Public High Schools in Connecticut
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Ridgefield, CT
  • 348 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    C
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    A
  7. Administration
    C+
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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Ridgefield High School is a top rated, public school located in Ridgefield, CT. It has 1,693 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 82% of students are at least proficient in math and 93% in reading.
Address
700 North Salem Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Telephone
(203) 438-3785
Website
ridgefield.org

Ridgefield High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
93%
Percent Proficient - Math
82%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1290
465 responses
Average ACT
30
165 responses
AP Enrollment
36%
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Living in the Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    A
  2. Diversity
    B-
  3. Cost of Living
    C-
  4. Good for Families
    A+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$145,014
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,527
National
$949
Median Home Value
$673,900
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
84%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.31 responses
Poll
61%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.31 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 69 responses
Report
  • Homecoming, basketball and football games
    23%
  • Prom
    22%
  • Spirit Week
    19%
  • After school clubs
    10%
  • The spring musical!
    10%
  • Student government
    3%
  • Science Symposium, NHS Events, Dances
    3%

Students

Diversity
C
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,693
Free or Reduced Lunch
4%
97%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.32 responses
59%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.32 responses
97%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.32 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$81,239
Teachers in First/Second Year
6%
68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.53 responses
68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.53 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.53 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$19,096/ year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.59 responses
56%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.59 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.59 responses
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Ridgefield High School Reviews

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I enjoy coming to school for the social and educational aspects of it, but I feel like every day is the same. Often times teachers get wrapped up in getting through the units and tests that they lose originality and enjoyment. I dislike the way a lot of students treat each other and their teachers and it makes the atmosphere fairly juvenile. I enjoy being a part of sports and school clubs as it improves unity and comraderie. I wish teachers were more animated, original, and empathetic, but they all are nice and intelligent.
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RHS is an overall good school, they focus primarily on student readiness in preparing them for college and getting them to do their best in everything they do, however sometimes parents and politics get too involved in the school, taking away focus from the students, often over situations that are not that overall important.
Ridgefield High School is a great community full of amazing staff and students. School spirit is a critical and celebrated aspect of the high school and brings students together. There are a plethora of after-school activities for students to partake in, instilling qualities like leadership, empathy, and strong work ethic.