- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Port Richey, FL
River Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for River Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120153002882
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Ridge High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in New Port Richey · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Florida
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
River Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in New Port Richey, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120153002882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
River Ridge High School held near 1,814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.4 → 81.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 120153002882 · New Port Richey, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,798 enr · 24:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
River Ridge High School held near 1,814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.4 → 81.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
River Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school
River Ridge High School
1,798 students
What this shows River Ridge High School reports 1,798 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Ridge High School compares
River Ridge High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,798 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,798
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, River Ridge High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,798 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Ridge High School
How many students attend River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School has 1,798 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Port Richey, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,802 (2022-23) → 1,814 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Ridge High School is 24:1, which is 35% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Ridge High School?
35.1% of students at River Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at River Ridge High School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in New Port Richey, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Ridge High School?
River Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Ridge High School rank among high schools in New Port Richey?
By Resource Investment Index, River Ridge High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in New Port Richey, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New Port Richey on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides River Ridge High School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.