Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

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Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Ridgeland, South Carolina, part of the Jasper 01 school district, which is ranked 70 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a student population of 639, with a racial makeup that is predominantly African American (53.99%) and Hispanic (38.34%).

Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of South Carolina high schools, with a statewide ranking between 173-222 out of 235-237 schools over the past several years. The school's test scores are significantly below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Math (20.2-10.2%) and English Language Arts (25.9-32.4%) for grades 6-8 about half the state averages. The school's performance on key subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, is also concerning, ranking in the bottom half to bottom quarter of their respective statewide subgroups.

Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence's academic performance lags significantly behind the nearby Hardeeville Junior/Senior High and the Beaufort district high schools, which have higher test scores, better statewide rankings, and stronger subgroup performance. Additionally, the school's high-poverty student population, with a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, contrasts with the nearby Beaufort district high schools, which have free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 25.73% to 61.04%. Despite the higher spending per student at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence compared to the state average, the school's academic performance remains poor, suggesting that the additional funding may not be effectively allocated or utilized to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 250 Jaguar Trail
       Ridgeland, SC  29936


(843) 489-8844

District: Jasper 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
173rd of 235 South Carolina High Schools


Feeder schools for Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence:

Elementary:    Hardeeville Elementary
    Ridgeland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.0%
Hispanic:
38.3%
White:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence ranks worse than 89.8% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.23. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence ranks worse than 73.6% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54%), Hispanic (38.3%), White (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence is 13.3. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence 292nd of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence 173rd of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence in the ranking list.)

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Jasper 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Jasper 01 70th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.78 319th 325 1.8%
2024 13.23 292nd 325 10.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.70 88th 95 7.4%
2024 23.68 89th 105 15.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.32 302nd 313 3.5%
2024 27.92 229th 307 25.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.16 298th 299 0.3%
2024 10.64 275th 294 6.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.78 291st 303 4.0%
2024 17.60 252nd 294 14.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.34 241st 253 4.7%
2024 44.38 128th 248 48.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.50 138th 141 2.1%
2024 16.85 129th 144 10.4%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

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Rank History for all high school students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 9.13 174th 185 5.9%
2009 14.73 173rd 188 8.0%
2010 6.40 191st 199 4.0%
2011 7.63 190th 199 4.5%
2012 3.40 196th 202 3.0%
2013 3.90 195th 203 3.9%
2014 14.97 184th 210 12.4%
2015 10.43 220th 232 5.2%
2016 10.81 213th 231 7.8%
2017 8.41 205th 223 8.1%
2018 3.90 211th 216 2.3%
2019 10.69 203rd 225 9.8%
2021 4.23 222nd 227 2.2%
2022 5.17 217th 226 4.0%
2023 18.19 195th 237 17.7%
2024 27.39 173rd 235 26.4%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.61 52nd 58 10.3%
2019 12.65 57th 64 10.9%
2021 11.75 44th 46 4.3%
2022 18.63 57th 61 6.6%
2023 64.54 23rd 68 66.2%
2024 43.14 44th 71 38.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.94 208th 214 2.8%
2019 17.31 192nd 217 11.5%
2021 9.88 205th 213 3.8%
2022 10.55 207th 220 5.9%
2023 30.45 156th 226 31.0%
2024 44.22 114th 229 50.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.62 201st 210 4.3%
2019 9.85 194th 213 8.9%
2021 5.81 207th 213 2.8%
2022 4.27 216th 220 1.8%
2023 21.92 172nd 223 22.9%
2024 27.68 164th 225 27.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.60 206th 213 3.3%
2019 13.84 188th 218 13.8%
2021 3.26 211th 215 1.9%
2022 7.47 212th 224 5.4%
2023 15.07 198th 229 13.5%
2024 28.05 167th 228 26.8%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.68 178th 183 2.7%
2019 26.80 145th 184 21.2%
2021 16.98 164th 178 7.9%
2022 17.85 173rd 190 8.9%
2023 35.91 123rd 199 38.2%
2024 59.89 64th 194 67.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.98 75th 80 6.3%
2019 14.72 78th 86 9.3%
2021 4.35 92nd 93 1.1%
2022 5.46 106th 108 1.9%
2023 35.25 79th 119 33.6%
2024 28.13 96th 121 20.7%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 70 334 1 30 0 n/a n/a 1 436
2009 75 462 1 42 0 n/a n/a 2 582
2010 79 439 1 49 0 n/a n/a 2 570
2011 62 445 1 51 0 0 0 0 559
2012 71 418 2 51 0 0 1 0 543
2013 95 536 3 113 0 0 0 0 747
2014 87 508 3 123 0 0 0 0 721
2015 75 474 3 126 1 1 1 0 681
2016 66 483 1 142 0 1 0 0 693
2017 67 483 4 153 0 1 0 0 708
2018 54 465 3 149 0 1 0 0 672
2019 51 420 3 142 0 0 0 0 616
2020 45 386 4 187 2 1 0 0 625
2021 51 368 2 241 1 1 1 0 665
2022 46 362 0 278 1 0 2 0 689
2023 46 345 0 245 0 0 3 0 639

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

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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 Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 436 36.5 11.9 67.8
2009 582 35.5 16.4 82.1
2010 570 35.5 16.0 66.4
2011 559 32.5 17.2 68.3
2012 543 32.0 16.9 71.8
2013 747 51.0 14.6 73.2
2014 721 48.0 15.0 87.1
2015 681 43.0 15.8 99
2016 693 47.0 14.7 100
2017 708 45.0 15.7 100
2018 672 47.0 14.2 100
2019 616 47.0 13.1 100
2020 625 38.0 16.4 100
2021 665 30.0 22.1 100
2022 689 38.0 18.1 100
2023 639 48.0 13.3 100

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 Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 436 36.5 11.9 67.8
2009 582 35.5 16.4 82.1
2010 570 35.5 16.0 66.4
2011 559 32.5 17.2 68.3
2012 543 32.0 16.9 71.8
2013 747 51.0 14.6 73.2
2014 721 48.0 15.0 87.1
2015 681 43.0 15.8 99
2016 693 47.0 14.7 100
2017 708 45.0 15.7 100
2018 672 47.0 14.2 100
2019 616 47.0 13.1 100
2020 625 38.0 16.4 100
2021 665 30.0 22.1 100
2022 689 38.0 18.1 100
2023 639 48.0 13.3 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $331 (2.9%) $242 (2.1%) $573 (5.0%) $7,012 (61.7%) $3,775 (33.2%) $10,787 (95.0%) $11,360
2020 $1,083 (7.4%) $321 (2.2%) $1,405 (9.6%) $9,441 (64.4%) $3,813 (26.0%) $13,253 (90.4%) $14,658
2021 $1,762 (11.3%) $730 (4.7%) $2,492 (16.0%) $9,276 (59.7%) $3,759 (24.2%) $13,035 (84.0%) $15,527
2022 $271 (1.9%) $1,427 (10.0%) $1,698 (11.9%) $9,664 (68.0%) $2,855 (20.1%) $12,519 (88.1%) $14,218

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 225 High schoolsRanks 195th of 237 High schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence)32.556.5
 24%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Jasper 01)38.764.8
 26.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence)39.236.1
 3.1%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Jasper 01)39.238.2
 1%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence)49.975.4
 25.5%
   End of Course English 1 (Jasper 01)57.574.8
 17.3%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students616639
 3.7%
African American420345
 17.9%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic142245
 72.5%
Pacific Islander00
White5146
 9.8%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence

Students at Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence are 54% African American, 38% Hispanic, 7% White.

Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence ranks 173rd of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hardeeville Elementary
Elementary : Ridgeland Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 639 students attended Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence.


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