Serving 1,204 students in grades 9-12, Ridgefield High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgefield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ridgefield High School's student population of 1,204 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Mascot
Spudders
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1911
School Rankings
Ridgefield High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgefield High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgefield High School's ranking?
Ridgefield High School is ranked #438 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ridgefield High School often compared to?
Ridgefield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgefield High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgefield High School is 92%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ridgefield High School?
1,204 students attend Ridgefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ridgefield High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgefield High School?
Ridgefield High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ridgefield High School offer ?
Ridgefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgefield High School part of?
Ridgefield High School is part of Ridgefield School District.
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