PARK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Park Ridge High School is a public high school that is part of the Park Ridge School District school district, located in PARK RIDGE, NJ with about 559 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 59 teachers, Park Ridge High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
Park Ridge High School, located at 2 Park Avenue in Park Ridge, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Park Ridge School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. It serves students in grades 7 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary success, whether that involves university education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong commitment to holistic education through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is characterized by its dedication to community engagement and maintaining high standards of excellence, reflecting the values of the surrounding Bergen County area. By balancing traditional pedagogical approaches with modern educational resources, Park Ridge High School strives to provide an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Park Ridge High School at (201) 573-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PARK RIDGE, NJ 07656-1240
(201) 573-6000
PARK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in PARK RIDGE, NJ with about 559 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Park Ridge School District
- Total Students:
- 559
- Teachers:
- 59.2
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 559 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PARK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.1%
- Asian
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.