RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Ridgeview High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Ridgeview CUSD 19 school district, located in Colfax, IL with about 167 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Ridgeview High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ridgeview High School, located in Colfax, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Ridgeview Community Unit School District 19. As a relatively small, rural school, it is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from strong connections with their teachers and staff. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with extracurricular engagement, aiming to prepare students for both higher education and career paths.
Beyond its core curriculum, Ridgeview High School is a central pillar of the local community, often serving as the heart of social and athletic activities in the area. The school maintains a focus on student growth through various sports teams, clubs, and service organizations, which encourage leadership and community involvement. By leveraging its small-town setting, Ridgeview provides a supportive, personalized atmosphere designed to help students succeed in a collaborative and community-oriented environment.
For more information, contact Ridgeview High School at (309) 723-2951 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Colfax, IL 61728-9224
(309) 723-2951
RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Colfax, IL with about 167 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ridgeview CUSD 19
- Total Students:
- 167
- Teachers:
- 14.38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 167 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIDGEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.