Serving 1,696 students in grades 9-12, Ridge View High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Ridge View High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge View High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridge View High School?
The graduation rate of Ridge View High School is 91%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ridge View High School?
1,696 students attend Ridge View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ridge View High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge View High School?
Ridge View High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge View High School offer ?
Ridge View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge View High School part of?
I'm a freshman and I really enjoy going to this school. The teachers are very friendly and smart. I have learned a lot in my BioHealth Magnet program. The classes are hard but I like the challenge. I recommend this school to others looking for careers in the medical field.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - voice
52/24/2016
Ridge View High School is a great public school with several magnet programs including BioHealth, Scholars Academy for Business and Law and the School of Fine Arts. I would recommend this school because it has various offerings to meet the unique needs of all students. The administration and staff are wonderful, caring people.
- Posted by Parent - trile
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