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Ridgefield High School

700 North Salem Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,474 students in grades 9-12, Ridgefield High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in CT)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ridgefield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ridgefield High School's student population of 1,474 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,474 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ridgefield High School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgefield High School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#83 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ridgefield High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ridgefield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ridgefield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ridgefield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ridgefield High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ridgefield High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ridgefield High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ridgefield High School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ridgefield High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ridgefield High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Ridgefield High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ridgefield High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ridgefield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ridgefield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgefield High School's ranking?
Ridgefield High School is ranked #83 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Ridgefield High School often compared to?
Ridgefield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgefield High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgefield High School is 96%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ridgefield High School?
1,474 students attend Ridgefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ridgefield High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgefield High School?
Ridgefield High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ridgefield High School offer ?
Ridgefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgefield High School part of?
Ridgefield High School is part of Ridgefield School District.
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Last Day of School
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
First Day for K&#8211; Grade 9 Students
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday)
First Day for Grade 10&#8211;12 Students
August 27, 2025 (Wednesday)
Tentative Last Day of School
June 16, 2026 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 96% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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