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Ridgewood High School (Closed 2023)

7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 1,066 students in grades 9-12, Ridgewood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,066 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(17-18)
39%
58%
(17-18)
33%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
(17-18)
71%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgewood High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgewood High School is 71%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ridgewood High School?
1,066 students attend Ridgewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ridgewood High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgewood High School?
Ridgewood High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgewood High School offer ?
Ridgewood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ridgewood High School part of?
Ridgewood High School is part of Pasco School District.

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