Ridgeland High School

2478 Happy Valley Rd
Rossville, GA 30741

www.walkerschools.org

1,244 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ridgeland High School, located at 2478 Happy Valley Rd in Rossville, Georgia, is a public secondary school serving the Walker County community. As part of the Walker County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Ridgeland High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and student organizations. By maintaining strong community ties and focusing on student engagement, the school strives to provide a supportive educational atmosphere that empowers its students to become productive, responsible citizens in their community and beyond.

1,244

Total Students

91.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,018
Hispanic	77
Black	89
Asian	3
Two or More	54
American Indian	3

White
1,018 (81.8 %)
Black
89 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
77 (6.2 %)
Two or More
54 (4.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Walker County
Phone:	(706)820-9361
Website:	http://www.walkerschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 371

Grade 10 314

Grade 11 272

Grade 12 287

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ridgeland High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	371
Grade 10	314
Grade 11	272
Grade 12	287

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ridgeland High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	582	46.8%
Male	662	53.2%

High School 6th - 12th