Ridgefield High School
- Public
- RIDGEFIELD, CT
Public School
Ridgefield High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- RIDGEFIELD, CT
- Rating 3.68 out of 5 376 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade A minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
93%
Percent Proficient - Math
81%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1290
753 responses
Average ACT
30
262 responses
AP Enrollment
32%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$163,945
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,786
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$653,100
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
77%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 35 responsesPoll
57%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 35 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,595
Free or Reduced Lunch
2%
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 36 responses58%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 36 responses94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 36 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$82,613
Teachers in First/Second Year
2.8%
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 57 responses67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 57 responses77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 57 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$21,653 / year
National
$12,23986%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 63 responses56%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 63 responses73%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 63 responsesSimilar Schools
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Ridgefield High School Reviews
Rating 3.68 out of 5 376 reviews
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Ridgefield High School has been a highly rigorous and motivating high school experience. As a junior, I feel that I have been thoroughly challenged by the classes I took over the past three years. With that, I feel that Ridgefield High School has offered a wide variety of courses and opportunities that are not at other high schools. My experiences with teachers has been incredible, and I find that they are extremely dedicated to their work and their students. Not only this, but the school has always been a fun place for students, offering a wide range of athletics, clubs, and other extra curriculars. Students are given many opportunities to get involved in not only the school, but in the greater community, especially through our highly selective National Honors Society. I have had a truly incredible experience at this high school, and I can't wait to hopefully return in the fall!
I had a great academic time at RHS. The classes are challenging and there is a good variety of options. Teachers make themselves very available to all students and a lot of them provide a plethora of extra help opportunities. However, people can be very cruel and clique-y due to people who are very stuck in their ways. The racial insensitivity is APPALLING and there have been multiple years where white lax/football bros dress up as stereotypical "Indians" for Halloween or decades day. The admin does nothing to prevent the yearly racial attacks that occur. Slurs have been written in locker rooms or online and nothing is done to prevent it. All we get is a "this isn't what we stand for" announcement over the loudspeaker in response. Besides that, people have threatened to sh*ot up or b*mb the school and we had to be dismissed early TWICE last year because of students writing b*mb threats in the locker rooms/bathrooms. The educational experience was great but the social...not so much.
I loved Ridgefield High School, and I I will always remember my high school years as some of the most important and memorable years in my life! Virtually all the faculty at RHS are so knowledgeable about the subjects they teach, and they are always willing to offer some help. For example, I had some trouble in math during my junior year at RHS, so I contacted my teacher and she offered for me to come in and see her for extra help, so I saw her a few times after school, and I got an A on the exam the next week! This is just one example of how caring the RHS faculty was, and still is! The faculty—and truthfully, everyone at the school—just cares so much about the environment and everything they are doing, and it really is a wonderful place. The only thing I wish were better is the food. During my four years, the food seemed to get progressively worse. I believe this was due to budget cuts, but the food was just not very good by my senior year. Overall, though, RHS was just great!