- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ridgefield, CT
Ridgefield High School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgefield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090381000779
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgefield High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgefield High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgefield High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Ridgefield, CT.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090381000779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Ridgefield High School held near 1,420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 123.8 → 120.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-54 students YoY 090381000779 · Ridgefield, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,411 enr · 11.5:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotts Ridge Middle School (548 students)
Ridgefield High School held near 1,420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 123.8 → 120.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Ridgefield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ridgefield High School
1,411 students
- Scotts Ridge M 548
Scotts Ridge Middle School
548 students
- East Ridge Mid 489
East Ridge Middle School
489 students
- Barlow Mountai 377
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
377 students
- Branchville El 340
Branchville Elementary School
340 students
- Ridgebury Elem 322
Ridgebury Elementary School
322 students
What this shows Ridgefield High School reports 1,411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgefield High School compares
Ridgefield High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 85% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,411 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,411
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Ridgefield High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Ridgefield School District reports $26,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgefield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barlow Mountain Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Branchville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgebury Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgefield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgefield High School
How many students attend Ridgefield High School?
Ridgefield High School has 1,411 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ridgefield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,474 (2022-23) → 1,420 (2023-24), nearly flat (-54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield High School is 11.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Ridgefield High School?
5.4% of students at Ridgefield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgefield High School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgefield High School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgefield High School?
Ridgefield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Ridgefield High School rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgefield High School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Ridgefield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ridgefield on the city page.
What other schools are in Ridgefield School District?
Besides Ridgefield High School, Ridgefield School District also operates Scotts Ridge Middle School (548 students), East Ridge Middle School (489 students), and Barlow Mountain Elementary School (377 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.