Serving 873 students in grades 9-12, Ridgewood Comm High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 873 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Ridgewood Comm High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood Comm High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ridgewood Comm High School is ranked #1680 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgewood Comm High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgewood Comm High School is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ridgewood Comm High School?
873 students attend Ridgewood Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ridgewood Comm High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgewood Comm High School?
Ridgewood Comm High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridgewood Comm High School offer ?
Ridgewood Comm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridgewood Comm High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 873 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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