Serving 132 students in grades 9-12, River Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- 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 132 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Mascot
Wildcats
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Colors
Grey, Navy Blue
School Rankings
River Ridge 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 River Ridge High School is 0.15, 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
#1503 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Ridge High School's ranking?
River Ridge High School is ranked #1503 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of River Ridge High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend River Ridge High School?
132 students attend River Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of River Ridge High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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