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Ridgway Area High School

Summary:

Ridgway Area High School is a public high school serving 212 students in grades 9-12 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Ridgway Area School District, which is ranked 210 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Ridgway Area High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 95th out of 673 Pennsylvania high schools in 2017-2018 to 327th out of 674 in 2022-2023, it continues to serve a predominantly white student body, with over 90% of students identifying as white. The school's performance has been mixed, with strong results in Biology and Literature Keystone Exams, but struggles in Algebra I, where only 21.1% of 11th-grade students scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 34.1%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.69% in 2021-2022 to 56.13% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools like Kane Area High School, Brockway Area Junior/Senior High School, St Marys Area Senior High School, and Johnsonburg Area High School, Ridgway Area High School's declining ranking and rating, as well as its disparities in student group performance, suggest that the school may need to address curriculum, instructional, and socioeconomic challenges to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1403 Hill St
       Ridgway, PA  15853-2316

(814) 773-3164

District: Ridgway Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
327th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,483 Help


Feeder schools for Ridgway Area High School:

Elementary:    Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School
Middle:    Ridgway Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.8%
Two or more races:
1.9%
Pacific Islander:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridgway Area High School ranks better than 51.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.55. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Ridgway Area High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), two or more races (1.9%), Pacific Islander (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgway Area High School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Ridgway Area High School employs 17.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgway Area High School is $22,483.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ridgway Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgway Area High School 327th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Ridgway Area High School in the ranking list.)

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Ridgway Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgway Area School District 210th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridgway Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Ridgway Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.16 278th 583 52.3%
2004 72.38 162nd 590 72.5%
2005 46.19 393rd 593 33.7%
2006 68.09 197th 604 67.4%
2007 59.12 302nd 615 50.9%
2008 37.60 479th 621 22.9%
2009 45.63 430th 632 32.0%
2010 70.70 180th 649 72.3%
2011 51.11 402nd 660 39.1%
2012 72.51 176th 664 73.5%
2013 64.32 208th 591 64.8%
2014 62.93 234th 580 59.7%
2015 68.48 243rd 680 64.3%
2016 81.84 77th 677 88.6%
2017 76.19 156th 663 76.5%
2018 81.47 95th 673 85.9%
2019 79.27 126th 693 81.8%
2021 77.09 117th 537 78.2%
2022 71.28 201st 634 68.3%
2023 56.55 327th 674 51.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgway Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.14 441st 652 32.4%
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Rank History for White students at Ridgway Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.60 325th 577 43.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ridgway Area High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 407 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1989 377 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1990 361 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1991 555 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1992 565 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1993 591 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1994 397 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1995 410 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1996 410 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1997 439 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1998 450 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1999 421 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2000 417 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2001 410 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 381 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2003 381 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2004 369 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2005 345 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2006 336 3 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2007 324 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2008 314 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2009 309 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2010 328 2 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2011 330 5 2 3 1 0 0 0 341
2012 325 4 1 3 2 0 0 0 335
2013 293 4 3 4 0 0 0 0 304
2014 274 3 3 4 0 0 1 0 285
2015 271 5 3 3 0 0 1 0 283
2016 277 4 3 5 0 0 2 0 291
2017 263 4 2 3 0 0 3 0 275
2018 253 3 1 8 0 0 4 0 269
2019 248 3 1 5 0 0 6 0 263
2020 221 4 2 3 0 1 6 0 237
2021 208 2 2 3 0 1 6 0 222
2022 217 4 1 2 1 1 5 0 231
2023 201 1 1 1 1 3 4 0 212

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ridgway Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 412 31.0 13.2 n/a
1989 381 27.0 14.1 n/a
1990 367 24.5 14.9 0
1991 561 40.5 13.8 n/a
1992 571 38.0 15.0 n/a
1993 597 32.0 18.7 n/a
1994 404 35.9 11.3 n/a
1995 415 26.5 15.7 n/a
1996 415 26.5 15.7 n/a
1997 443 27.0 16.4 n/a
1998 453 26.0 17.4 n/a
1999 425 30.0 14.2 n/a
2000 422 31.0 13.6 42.7
2001 416 38.0 10.9 47.6
2002 390 31.5 12.4 51
2003 390 31.5 12.4 51
2004 381 31.6 12.1 55.4
2005 355 29.0 12.2 56.1
2006 344 28.8 11.9 54.9
2007 334 27.6 12.1 58.7
2008 321 28.9 11.1 61.1
2009 315 29.3 10.7 63.2
2010 336 29.5 11.3 36.3
2011 341 26.8 12.7 34
2012 335 25.8 12.9 39.7
2013 304 23.8 12.7 33.6
2014 285 20.3 14.0 36.1
2015 283 21.0 13.4 39.9
2016 291 19.0 15.3 31.6
2017 275 20.2 13.6 35.3
2018 269 18.8 14.2 37.5
2019 263 18.3 14.3 31.9
2020 237 16.9 14.0 39.2
2021 222 17.6 12.5 44.6
2022 231 18.4 12.5 40.7
2023 212 17.8 11.8 56.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ridgway Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 412 31.0 13.2 n/a
1989 381 27.0 14.1 n/a
1990 367 24.5 14.9 0
1991 561 40.5 13.8 n/a
1992 571 38.0 15.0 n/a
1993 597 32.0 18.7 n/a
1994 404 35.9 11.3 n/a
1995 415 26.5 15.7 n/a
1996 415 26.5 15.7 n/a
1997 443 27.0 16.4 n/a
1998 453 26.0 17.4 n/a
1999 425 30.0 14.2 n/a
2000 422 31.0 13.6 42.7
2001 416 38.0 10.9 47.6
2002 390 31.5 12.4 51
2003 390 31.5 12.4 51
2004 381 31.6 12.1 55.4
2005 355 29.0 12.2 56.1
2006 344 28.8 11.9 54.9
2007 334 27.6 12.1 58.7
2008 321 28.9 11.1 61.1
2009 315 29.3 10.7 63.2
2010 336 29.5 11.3 36.3
2011 341 26.8 12.7 34
2012 335 25.8 12.9 39.7
2013 304 23.8 12.7 33.6
2014 285 20.3 14.0 36.1
2015 283 21.0 13.4 39.9
2016 291 19.0 15.3 31.6
2017 275 20.2 13.6 35.3
2018 269 18.8 14.2 37.5
2019 263 18.3 14.3 31.9
2020 237 16.9 14.0 39.2
2021 222 17.6 12.5 44.6
2022 231 18.4 12.5 40.7
2023 212 17.8 11.8 56.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgway Area High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $16,905 (100.0%) $16,905
2020 $00 (0.0%) $17,944 (100.0%) $17,944
2021 $602 (3.2%) $18,473 (96.8%) $19,075
2022 $1,337 (5.9%) $21,145 (94.0%) $22,483

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgway Area High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 126th of 693 High schoolsRanks 327th of 674 High schools
 30.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Ridgway Area High School)77.321.1
 56.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Ridgway Area High School)80.359.6
 20.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Ridgway Area High School)83.161.7
 21.4%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students263212
 19.4%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic51
 80%
Pacific Islander03
White248201
 19%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.9%56.1%
 24.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgway Area High School

Students at Ridgway Area High School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Ridgway Area High School ranks 327th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Ridgway Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School
Middle : Ridgway Area Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Ridgway Area High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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