Enrollment
1,159
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgefield Park, NJ
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341380000754
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Ridgefield Park · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ridgefield Park, NJ.
School address
District: Ridgefield Park Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341380000754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is a large combined-grade school in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, enrolling 1,159 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.1% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,159 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ridgefield Park Public School District also operates Lincoln Elementary School (346 students) and Roosevelt Elementary School (334 students) alongside Ridgefield Park Jr Sr 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 Park Jr Sr High School compares
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,159
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$25,283
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
White 18.0%
Asian 8.7%
African American 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ridgefield Park Public School District, which includes Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School.
$25,283
Per student
+1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 36.9%
Federal 7.1%
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 Park Jr Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other 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 (~1,159 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
How many students attend Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School has 1,159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgefield Park, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
29.1% of students at Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Ridgefield Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Park Jr Sr High School rank among schools in Ridgefield Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ridgefield Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ridgefield Park on the city page.
Is Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School a good school?
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. 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 Park Public School District?
Besides Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School, Ridgefield Park Public School District also operates Lincoln Elementary School (346 students), Roosevelt Elementary School (334 students), and Grant Elementary School (228 students). See the Ridgefield Park Public School District district page for the complete list.
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