RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL

Ridgeland High is a public secondary school that is part of the Dept Of Correction N04 school district, located in Ridgeland, SC with about 28 students. With about 3 teachers, Ridgeland High 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.

Ridgeland High School, located at 5 Correctional Road in Ridgeland, South Carolina, is a public secondary institution serving the Jasper County School District. As the primary high school for the community, it provides a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs, athletics, and career-readiness initiatives designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school’s location in the Lowcountry region places it at the center of the local community, functioning as a hub for student development and civic engagement.

It is important to note that the school's address—specifically the mention of "Correctional Road"—is often a point of local historical context, as the school shares the area with state facilities. However, Ridgeland High itself operates as a standard educational facility focused on the scholastic and personal growth of its student body. The school is committed to fostering an environment of learning, aiming to improve student performance outcomes and graduation rates while navigating the unique challenges of the rural Jasper County educational landscape.

For more information, contact Ridgeland High at (803) 896-1573 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5 Correctional Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936
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RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Ridgeland, SC with about 28 enrolled students. See other public other schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
28
Teachers:
3
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:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 28 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 79% of the student body.

Black or African American
78.6%
White
21.4%

Male
100.0%

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.