CTHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Ridgefield High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Ridgefield, Connecticut|Ridgefield School District

Ridgefield, CT 06877

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,420
Student:Teacher
11.8:1
Locale
Rural

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
91%
99th percentile in CT
Math Proficiency
66%
88th percentile in CT
Graduation Rate
>=99%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.0%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
19 courses offered
572 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
571 test takers
Athletics
32 sports, 69 teams
861 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Near average in CT

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,600
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
128.47
100% fully certified
Counselors
9
Psychologists
3
Social Workers
2
Nurses
3
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
3
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$27,082
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$16,581
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$29,323
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 2%State 15%Local 83%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
12.8%
Below 150% poverty line
5.5%
Unemployment rate
7.3%
Uninsured residents
8.4%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
856
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
790
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
56%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
268 (34%)
Autism
175 (22%)
Other Health Impairment
169 (21%)
Speech/Language Impairment
106 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
47 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
10 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,411
Current enrollment
Declining(-12% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgefield High School

Ridgefield High School currently enrolls 1,420 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CT.

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