- Enrollment
- 1,584
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Rosa, CA
Ridgway High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Ridgway High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063583006130
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgway High (Continuation) earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- small classes for California
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgway High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgway High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rosa High · California
NCES ID 063583006130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Ridgway High (Continuation) grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+17.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 063583006130 · Santa Rosa, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 14.8:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Maria Carrillo High (1,584 students)
Ridgway High (Continuation) grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+17.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ridgway High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maria Carrillo
Maria Carrillo High
1,584 students
- Santa Rosa Hig
Santa Rosa High
1,553 students
- Piner High
Piner High
1,434 students
- Montgomery Hig
Montgomery High
1,253 students
- Elsie Allen Hi
Elsie Allen High
1,029 students
- This school 252
Ridgway High (Continuation)
252 students
What this shows Ridgway High (Continuation) reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgway High (Continuation) compares
Ridgway High (Continuation) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Support staff
Counselors4.6 FTE
Per 55 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.2%
White 14.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Ridgway High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Ridgway High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Carrillo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piner High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsie Allen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgway High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Santa Rosa
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Maria Carrillo High
Standard public school
1,584 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa High
Standard public school
1,553 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Piner High
Standard public school
1,434 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Montgomery High
Standard public school
1,253 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Elsie Allen High
Standard public school
1,029 students 17.7:1 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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgway High (Continuation)
How many students attend Ridgway High (Continuation)?
Ridgway High (Continuation) has 252 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgway High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgway High (Continuation) is 14.8:1, which is 31% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 6% 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 Ridgway High (Continuation)?
43.3% of students at Ridgway High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgway High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Ridgway High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgway High (Continuation)?
Ridgway High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgway High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgway High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Santa Rosa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Santa Rosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa High?
Besides Ridgway High (Continuation), Santa Rosa High also operates Maria Carrillo High (1,584 students), Santa Rosa High (1,553 students), and Piner High (1,434 students). See the Santa Rosa High district page for the complete list.