Enrollment
252
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063583006130
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgway High (Continuation) compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgway High (Continuation)
Ridgway High (Continuation) is a mid-sized high school in Santa Rosa, California, enrolling 252 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.8:1, Ridgway High (Continuation) is leaner than roughly 90% of California schools and 31% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 252 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 584 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 55 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Santa Rosa's high schools, it stands alongside Maria Carrillo High (1,584 students): Ridgway High (Continuation) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 23.3:1).
Santa Rosa High also operates Maria Carrillo High (1,584 students) and Santa Rosa High (1,553 students) alongside Ridgway High (Continuation).
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 Ridgway High (Continuation) compares
Ridgway High (Continuation) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 1,584
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~252 students)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is Ridgway High (Continuation) a good school?
Ridgway High (Continuation) earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of California 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 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.
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