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Ridgewood NJ, The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on nearly 25,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly 18,000 schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college.
New Jersey high school students are assessed in math, English language arts and science via the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments. High school students are required to study a world language as well as visual and performing arts to graduate, according to the New Jersey Department of Education.
Ridgewood High School is ranked 35th within New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Ridgewood High School is 61%. The total minority enrollment is 39%, and 2% of students are economically disadvantaged. Ridgewood High School is the only high school in the Ridgewood Public School District.
Ridgewood High School is ranked #784 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college.
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35th best? What a f’ing disgrace.
35 out of 866 is pretty damn good.
Sorry but there are less than 400 high schools in New Jersey.
I think the point lost here is that 40 years ago RHS would have been in the top 5.
that is because 40 years ago they ranked on test scores. The US News “adjusts” for subjective things that they (the US News) feels are important, such as how many black students attend and other PC bull.
Ranked 35th in a small state like NJ is nothing to be proud of. And don’t forget majority of kids use tutoring to get those “amazing” grades which realistically make that 35 more like 135 when put on same level with the rest of schools.
BUT, if DEI bs is considered when doing this ranking, then I don’t really care if we rank last. ONLY academics should count.
Ridgewood is a joke.
A hollow facade of past greatness.
The high school administration does not focus on academics.
They only focus on late start and press coverage.
Academic rankings are tanking!!
When staff is being appointed based on who they know, and not based on their qualifications, what else can you expect??