Glen Ridge High School

www.glenridge.org/Domain/108

822 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Glen Ridge High School, located at 200 Ridgewood Avenue in the suburban borough of Glen Ridge, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Known for its strong academic tradition and rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state. It is a cornerstone of the close-knit Glen Ridge community, maintaining a long-standing reputation for excellence that balances high-level scholarly achievement with a supportive, small-town atmosphere.

Beyond its academic offerings, Glen Ridge High School is recognized for its comprehensive extracurricular program, which includes a wide range of varsity athletics, competitive performing arts, and diverse student clubs. The school’s historic architecture and location reflect the charming, turn-of-the-century character of the town itself. With a dedicated faculty and a student body that is actively engaged in both local community service and regional competitions, the school is noted for fostering well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and beyond.

822

Total Students

73.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	611
Hispanic	60
Black	33
Asian	66
Two or More	51
Pacific Islander	1

White
611 (74.3 %)
Asian
66 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
60 (7.3 %)
Two or More
51 (6.2 %)
Black
33 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Glen Ridge Public School District
Phone:	(973)429-8303
Website:	http://www.glenridge.org/Domain/108
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	822
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
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 7 135

Grade 8 144

Grade 9 142

Grade 10 119

Grade 11 147

Grade 12 135