Enrollment
1,249
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ridgefield, WA
Ridgefield High School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgefield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530735001105
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgefield High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgefield High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgefield High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, WA.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · Washington
NCES ID 530735001105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgefield High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgefield High School
Ridgefield High School is a large high school in Ridgefield, Washington, enrolling 1,249 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Washington schools and 27% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,249 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 133 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #110, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ridgefield School District spends $12,438 per pupil, 36% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Ridgefield School District also operates South Ridge Elementary (758 students) and Union Ridge Elementary (708 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 52% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,249 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,249
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Ridgefield High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ridgefield School District, which includes Ridgefield High School.
$12,438
Per student
-36%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 58.2%
Federal 6.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| View Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wisdom Ridge Academy | 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
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgefield High School
How many students attend Ridgefield High School?
Ridgefield High School has 1,249 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ridgefield, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield High School is 22.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgefield High School?
21.7% of students at Ridgefield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgefield High School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgefield High School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgefield High School?
Ridgefield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 #3 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, WA. 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 South Ridge Elementary (758 students), Union Ridge Elementary (708 students), and View Ridge Middle School (666 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.
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