Enrollment
1,411
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090381000779
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 64/100 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
- 64
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
123.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgefield High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgefield High School
Ridgefield High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Ridgefield, Connecticut, enrolling 1,411 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.4% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Connecticut average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,411 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 157 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Ridgefield School District also operates Scotts Ridge Middle School (548 students) and East Ridge Middle School (489 students) alongside Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield High School compares
Ridgefield High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ridgefield School District, which includes Ridgefield High School.
$25,610
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.0%
State 14.5%
Federal 2.5%
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 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
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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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.
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 64/100 (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 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.
Is Ridgefield High School a good school?
Ridgefield High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 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.
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