River Ridge High School

1,914 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

River Ridge High School, located in Woodstock, Georgia, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the Cherokee County School District. Situated on Arnold Mill Road, the school has built a reputation for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture. It is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and the development of well-rounded students through a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) programs and specialized academic tracks.

Beyond the classroom, River Ridge is widely recognized for its strong school spirit and active participation in competitive athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations. The campus community prides itself on creating a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in community service and leadership initiatives. As a cornerstone of the Woodstock area, the school remains dedicated to preparing its graduates for success in higher education and their future professional careers.

1,914

Total Students

117.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,217
Hispanic	409
Black	126
Asian	75
Two or More	87

White
1,217 (63.6 %)
Hispanic
409 (21.4 %)
Black
126 (6.6 %)
Two or More
87 (4.5 %)
Asian
75 (3.9 %)

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:	Cherokee County
Phone:	(770)721-6500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,914
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* 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 9 550

Grade 10 512

Grade 11 443

Grade 12 409

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for River Ridge High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	550
Grade 10	512
Grade 11	443
Grade 12	409

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for River Ridge High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	924	48.3%
Male	990	51.7%

High School 9th - 12th