Serving 143 students in grades 9-12, River Ridge High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
River Ridge High School's student population of 143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Ridge High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Ridge High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#848 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
85%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Ridge High School's ranking?
River Ridge High School is ranked #848 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are River Ridge High School often compared to?
River Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scales Mound High School, Galena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of River Ridge High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend River Ridge High School?
143 students attend River Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of River Ridge High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Ridge High School offer ?
River Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is River Ridge High School part of?
River Ridge High School is part of River Ridge CUSD 210 School District.
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