Ridgewood Comm High School

www.d234.org

873 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ridgewood Community High School, located in Norridge, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding community. As a relatively compact school district, it prides itself on fostering a close-knit, student-centered environment where faculty and staff can provide personalized attention to help students navigate their academic and extracurricular paths. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ridgewood High School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of sports teams, clubs, and fine arts programs. These offerings are intended to promote leadership, teamwork, and social development among the student body. The school’s location on Montrose Avenue serves as a central hub for the Norridge community, often acting as a focal point for local events and fostering strong ties between the administration, parents, and the broader neighborhood.

873

Total Students

55.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgewood Comm High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	533
Hispanic	247
Black	3
Asian	72
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
533 (61.1 %)
Hispanic
247 (28.3 %)
Asian
72 (8.2 %)
Two or More
15 (1.7 %)
Black
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Ridgewood CHSD 234
Phone:	(708)456-4242
Website:	http://www.d234.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	873
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 9 216

Grade 10 237

Grade 11 203

Grade 12 217