Summary:
The 43845 zip code area is home to three schools - Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood Elementary School, and Ridgewood Middle School - all part of the Ridgewood Local School District. These schools serve a predominantly white student population and face some socioeconomic challenges, with over 55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Ridgewood High School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 35% of Ohio high schools and earning 3-4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's students score well above state averages on Ohio State Tests across multiple subjects and grade levels, and the school boasts a strong 95.6% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Ridgewood Elementary School and Ridgewood Middle School also perform well, with students demonstrating proficiency rates that exceed state averages in key subjects like English Language Arts and Science.
Despite the overall academic excellence across the district, the schools face some challenges related to attendance, with Ridgewood High School having a chronic absenteeism rate of 24.8%, higher than the state average but lower than the district average of 26.1%. The elementary and middle schools, however, have much lower chronic absenteeism rates of 8.2% and 11.3%, respectively. Additionally, the district's per-student spending ranges from $7,528 at Ridgewood Middle School to $9,325 at Ridgewood High School, with Ridgewood Elementary School spending $8,197 per student.
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