Ridgefield High School

Ridgefield High School, a roomy senior high in RIDGEFIELD, Washington, run under Ridgefield School District, works with 1,249 students, covering grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Washington's public schools average about 573 students each, so Ridgefield High School sits 118% above that benchmark.

Across the 7 schools in Ridgefield School District (4,297 students total), Ridgefield High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Ridgefield High School records that the largest single group is White, at 72% of enrollment. Other groups include 15% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 3% Asian. Compared to Clark County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Ridgefield High School has 60 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 20.8:1. The state averages around 21.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 23% of students at Ridgefield High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Clark County runs at roughly 43%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat below the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, census data for Clark County shows the typical household earns roughly $97,536 per year, about 33% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Ridgefield High School is one of 151 public schools in Clark County (combined enrollment of about 74,406 students).

The closest other public school is View Ridge Middle School, roughly 0.5 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 6 other public schools cluster around Ridgefield High School.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Ridgefield High School's enrollment has rose 41% since 2018, when it stood at 883 (now 1,249). White enrollment moved from 81% to 72% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 22.6:1 in 2018 to 20.8:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.