RIDGE RUXTON

Ridge Ruxton is a Title I public school that is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 118 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 24 teachers, Ridge Ruxton has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.

Ridge Ruxton School, located in Towson, Maryland, is a specialized educational facility within the Baltimore County Public School system. It serves students with significant developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities, generally ranging from ages 3 to 21. The school is dedicated to providing a highly structured and supportive environment where individualized education programs (IEPs) are the cornerstone of every student’s daily experience.

The school’s curriculum is uniquely designed to foster functional independence, communication skills, and social-emotional growth. Beyond traditional academics, Ridge Ruxton emphasizes life skills and vocational training, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy directly into the school day. By maintaining a focus on personalized goals and community-based instruction, Ridge Ruxton strives to empower its students to reach their highest potential and prepare them for meaningful participation in their communities.

For more information, contact Ridge Ruxton at (410) 887-3594 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.