Enrollment
1,577
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340165005124
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 76/100 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
- 76
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
147.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridge High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridge High School
Ridge High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, enrolling 1,577 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.9% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the New Jersey average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,577 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 93 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (34%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Bernards Township School District also operates William Annin Middle School (1,122 students) and Cedar Hill School (568 students) alongside Ridge High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ridge High School compares
Ridge High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,624
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bernards Township School District, which includes Ridge High School.
$26,624
Per student
+7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 25.3%
Federal 2.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,577 students)
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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.
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 76/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ridge High School a good school?
Ridge High School earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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