- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, SC
Ridge View High
Federal NCES profile for Ridge View High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450339000118
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge View High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #5 of 15
- high schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge View High has class sizes larger than 90% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge View High ranks #5 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC.
School address
District: Richland 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450339000118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Ridge View High held near 1,696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.8 → 97.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 450339000118 · Columbia, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,631 enr · 17.9:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High (2,230 students)
Ridge View High held near 1,696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.8 → 97.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ridge View High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
2,230 students
- Blythewood Hig
Blythewood High
2,164 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High
1,743 students
- This school
Ridge View High
1,631 students
- Richland North
Richland Northeast High
1,340 students
- E. L. Wright M
E. L. Wright Middle
1,275 students
What this shows Ridge View High reports 1,631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge View High compares
Ridge View High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▼ 19% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,631 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,631
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
277
in-school suspensions + 227 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.8%
White 5.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Ridge View High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland 02 reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridge View High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blythewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland Northeast High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. L. Wright Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge View High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,743
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Columbia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Spring Valley High
Standard public school
2,230 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Richland Northeast High
Standard public school
1,340 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
A. C. Flora High
Standard public school
1,328 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Irmo High
Standard public school
1,272 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Dreher High
Standard public school
1,144 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Columbia High
Standard public school
681 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridge View High
How many students attend Ridge View High?
Ridge View High has 1,631 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,711 (2022-23) → 1,696 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge View High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge View High is 17.9:1, which is 25% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge View High?
59.7% of students at Ridge View High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge View High?
The largest demographic group at Ridge View High is African American at 79.7% of enrollment, in Columbia, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge View High?
Ridge View High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 View High rank among high schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge View High ranks #5 of 15 high schools in Columbia, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland 02?
Besides Ridge View High, Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students), Blythewood High (2,164 students), and Westwood High (1,743 students). See the Richland 02 district page for the complete list.