Serving 1,636 students in grades 9-12, West Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,636 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
West Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Ridge High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Ridge High School is ranked #885 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of West Ridge High School is 94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend West Ridge High School?
1,636 students attend West Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of West Ridge High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Ridge High School?
West Ridge High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Ridge High School offer ?
West Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Ridge High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,636 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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