How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School | Ridgefield Memorial High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palisades Park, NJ | Ridgefield, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 747 | 512 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.9% | 37.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School | Ridgefield Memorial High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,200 | $34,020 |
| District | Palisades Park School District | Ridgefield School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School | Ridgefield Memorial High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.6% | 24.5% |
| African American | 2.0% | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66.9% | 52.6% |
| Asian | 22.8% | 17.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 0.7% | 1.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School | Ridgefield Memorial High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 11 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 241:1 | 257:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.9% | 23.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 34 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.