Enrollment
1,798
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120153002882
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Ridge High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Ridge High School
River Ridge High School is a large high school in New Port Richey, Florida, enrolling 1,798 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 91% of Florida schools and 35% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,798 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 291 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #231, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students) and Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students) alongside River Ridge 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 River Ridge High School compares
River Ridge High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
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 71.2%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco, which includes River Ridge High School.
$9,640
Per student
-14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,798 students)
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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.
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 41/100 (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 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.
Is River Ridge High School a good school?
River Ridge High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida 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 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.
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