Ridgewood High School, or RHS, is a public four-year high school located in Norridge, Illinois, an enclave suburb surrounded by Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of Ridgewood Community High School District 234.
Serving 943 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgewood Comm High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ridgewood Comm High School's student population of 943 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
943 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Rebel
School Rankings
Ridgewood Comm High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgewood Comm High School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1595 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
28%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rebel
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgewood Comm High School's ranking?
Ridgewood Comm High School is ranked #1595 out of 3,542 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 93%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ridgewood Comm High School?
943 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, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgewood Comm High School?
Ridgewood Comm High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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?
Ridgewood Comm High School is part of Ridgewood CHSD 234 School District.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2016
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