RIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Ridley HS is a public high school that is part of the Ridley SD school district, located in Folsom, PA with about 1,787 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 123 teachers, Ridley HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Ridley High School, located in Folsom, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Ridley School District in Delaware County. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which offers a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and specialized career and technical education programs. The campus provides students with a traditional suburban high school experience, supported by a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including robust music and arts programs, competitive athletics, and various student-led clubs.
Beyond its academic offerings, Ridley High School is deeply integrated into the surrounding community, often serving as a hub for local events and fostering a strong sense of school spirit, famously associated with its "Green Raiders" identity. The administration and faculty place a significant emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or enlisting in the military. With its commitment to student development and its long-standing presence in the Folsom area, Ridley High remains a focal point of the district's mission to provide a well-rounded education to its student body.
For more information, contact Ridley HS at (610) 237-8034 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Folsom, PA 19033
(610) 237-8034
RIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Folsom, PA with about 1,787 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ridley SD
- Total Students:
- 1,787
- Teachers:
- 123.6
- 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 1,787 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.0%
- Black or African American
- 11.8%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.