Serving 39 students in grades 7-12, Ridgeway High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgeway High School's student population of 39 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We are the O.W.L.S. Opportunity Wisdom Learning Success
School Rankings
Ridgeway High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeway High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1767 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
95%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeway High School's ranking?
Ridgeway High School is ranked #1767 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgeway High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgeway High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ridgeway High School?
39 students attend Ridgeway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ridgeway High School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeway High School?
Ridgeway High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ridgeway High School offer ?
Ridgeway High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeway High School part of?
Ridgeway High School is part of Ridgeway R-V School District.
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