Ridgewood Comm High School

As a reasonably sized four-year high school in Norridge, Illinois, Ridgewood Comm High School hosts 988 students from grades 9 through 12, overseen by Ridgewood CHSD 234.

Ridgewood Comm High School sits inside Ridgewood CHSD 234, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

In terms of who attends, Ridgewood Comm High School shows that 62% of the student body identifies as White; the rest breaks down as 28% Hispanic, 8% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 44% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Ridgewood Comm High School has 60 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.8:1, putting Ridgewood Comm High School higher than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Cook County indicate the typical household earns roughly $83,498 per year, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. In all, Cook County runs 1406 public schools (combined enrollment of about 697,934 students), of which Ridgewood Comm High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: J Giles Elem School, around 0.3 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an outer-ring area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Ridgewood Comm High School has increased 15%, going from 860 students in 2018 to 988 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 69% to 62% across the same window. Class-load math has loosened: from 15.0:1 in 2018 to 16.4:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.