- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Basking Ridge, NJ
Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340165005124
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge High School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Basking Ridge · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 0.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Basking Ridge, NJ.
School address
District: Bernards Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340165005124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Ridge High School held near 1,644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 147.9 → 142.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 340165005124 · Basking Ridge, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,577 enr · 10.7:1 · 0.9% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: William Annin Middle School (1,122 students)
Ridge High School held near 1,644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 147.9 → 142.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ridge High School
1,577 students
- William Annin
William Annin Middle School
1,122 students
- Cedar Hill Sch 568
Cedar Hill School
568 students
- Mount Prospect 522
Mount Prospect Elementary School
522 students
- Liberty Corner 429
Liberty Corner School
429 students
- Oak Street Sch 427
Oak Street School
427 students
What this shows Ridge High School reports 1,577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge High School compares
Ridge High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.9% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,577 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,577
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,462
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.4 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Asian 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Ridge High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bernards Township School District reports $27,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Annin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Prospect Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Corner School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ridge High School
How many students attend Ridge High School?
Ridge High School has 1,577 students enrolled. It is a high school in Basking Ridge, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,682 (2022-23) → 1,644 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge High School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge High School?
0.9% of students at Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Ridge High School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Basking Ridge, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge High School?
Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridge High School rank among public schools in Basking Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Basking Ridge, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Basking Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Bernards Township School District?
Besides Ridge High School, Bernards Township School District also operates William Annin Middle School (1,122 students), Cedar Hill School (568 students), and Mount Prospect Elementary School (522 students). See the Bernards Township School District district page for the complete list.