Ridgeview High

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Ridgeview High ranks 121 st of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ridgeview High is a public high school in Clintwood, Virginia, serving 592 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Dickenson County Public Schools district. The school stands out for its consistently strong student performance on SOL tests, particularly in core subjects like Geometry, Algebra I, and Biology, where it outperforms the state average.

Ridgeview High has maintained a ranking within the top half of Virginia high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating above-average performance. The school's performance is especially noteworthy for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 80 out of 320 Virginia high schools in this category with a 4-star rating. This strong performance may be attributed to the school's increased spending per student, which has risen from $8,344 in 2018-2019 to $10,699 in 2020-2021.

While Ridgeview High may not rank as highly as some of the top-performing schools in the region, such as J.I. Burton High and Central High, it remains a strong performer within the state of Virginia, outpacing nearby schools like Castlewood High in key academic metrics.

Detail:

Public 9-12

310 Wolfpack Way
Clintwood, VA 24228

(276) 835-1600

District: Dickenson County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
121^st of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,699

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 592

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

African American:

1.2%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ridgeview High ranks better than 63.2% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ridgeview High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgeview High is $10,699.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgeview High:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview High 121^st of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Ridgeview High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Ridgeview High

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Rank History for all students at Ridgeview High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2017	59.32	100^th	324	69.1%
2018	59.43	102^nd	326	68.7%
2019	44.31	205^th	327	37.3%
2021	37.20	211^th	327	35.5%
2022	48.80	168^th	325	48.3%
2023	62.53	139^th	326	57.4%
2024	64.59	121^st	329	63.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgeview High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.58	80^th	320	75.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Ridgeview High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.27	114^th	320	64.4%
2024	63.46	126^th	322	60.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ridgeview High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.94	126^th	249	49.4%
2024	50.94	125^th	253	50.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Ridgeview High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.62	151^st	321	53.0%
2024	61.41	130^th	322	59.6%

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Rank History for White students at Ridgeview High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.49	218^th	315	30.8%
2024	46.81	209^th	314	33.4%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ridgeview High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	677	7	0	5	1	690
2017	627	4	1	4	0	636
2018	574	4	0	2	2	582
2019	572	2	2	4	1	581
2020	569	4	2	4	1	580
2021	577	6	2	4	2	591
2022	586	6	2	5	3	602
2023	578	7	2	1	4	592

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 Ridgeview High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	690	61.0	11.3	51.2
2017	636	54.9	11.5	61.5
2018	582	46.3	12.5	59.8
2019	581	48.0	12.0	58
2020	580	47.1	12.2	69.8
2021	591	51.3	11.5	n/a
2022	602	86.4	6.9	67.3
2023	592	58.0	10.2	88.7

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 Ridgeview High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	690	61.0	11.3	51.2
2017	636	54.9	11.5	61.5
2018	582	46.3	12.5	59.8
2019	581	48.0	12.0	58
2020	580	47.1	12.2	69.8
2021	591	51.3	11.5	n/a
2022	602	86.4	6.9	67.3
2023	592	58.0	10.2	88.7

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 Ridgeview High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$228 (2.7%)	$8,116 (97.3%)	$8,344
2020	$293 (3.3%)	$8,676 (96.7%)	$8,969
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$10,699 (100.0%)	$10,699

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgeview High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 205^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 139^th of 326 High schools	20.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Ridgeview High)	87	91	4%
End of Course Geometry (Dickenson County Public Schools)	87	89	2%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Ridgeview High)	87	86	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Dickenson County Public Schools)	88	90	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Biology (Ridgeview High)	82	68	14%
End of Course Biology (Dickenson County Public Schools)	82	68	14%
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course English Reading (Ridgeview High)	86	85	1%
End of Course English Reading (Dickenson County Public Schools)	86	86
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course Geography (Ridgeview High)	71	43	28%
End of Course Geography (Dickenson County Public Schools)	84	43	41%
End of Course Geography (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course VA and US History (Ridgeview High)	53	33	20%
End of Course VA and US History (Dickenson County Public Schools)	53	33	20%
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)	68	38	30%
End of Course World History I (Ridgeview High)	61	67	6%
End of Course World History I (Dickenson County Public Schools)	59	67	8%
End of Course World History I (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course World History II (Ridgeview High)	96	50	46%
End of Course World History II (Dickenson County Public Schools)	96	50	46%
End of Course World History II (Virginia)	81	48	33%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	581	592	1.9%
African American	2	7	250%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	4	1	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	572	578	1%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58%	88.7%	30.7%

Schools Near Ridgeview High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Writing (2024)	SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)			SOL Algebra II (2024)	SOL Mathematics (2024)	SOL Biology (2024)		SOL Science (2024)	SOL Earth Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Geography (2024)		SOL VA and US History (2024)	SOL World History I (2024)		SOL World History II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ridgeview High	Public	9-12	310 Wolfpack Way	Clintwood	24228	Dickenson County	Dickenson County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 835-1600	592	58	10.2	88.7%	578 (97.6%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	64.6	121^st of 329 public high schools	63.2%		62.5	139^th of 326 public high schools	57.4%	18		100.0		92.2	90.9			76.3					85.0			42.3	50.0	80.4		70.0	$10,699	$00	$10,699
Eastside High	Public	9-12	314 School House Hill Dr	Coeburn	24230	Wise County	Wise County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 395-3389	390	27	14.3	83.1%	374 (95.9%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	75.8	49^th of 329 public high schools	85.1%		76.1	45^th of 326 public high schools	86.2%	4	93.1	100.0		89.8	72.7			86.3					96.6					64.0	62.5		$7,288	$03	$7,286
Central High	Public	9-12	5000 Warrior Drive	Norton	24273	Norton city	Wise County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 328-8015	674	42	16.1	80.7%	635 (94.2%)	10 (1.5%)	9 (1.3%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (2.1%)	83.3	10^th of 329 public high schools	97.0%		80.9	16^th of 326 public high schools	95.1%	6	94.7			96.7	90.0	98.0		90.5					93.2	61.5				84.4			$5,947	$118	$5,829
Council High	Public	8-12	7608 Helen Henderson Hwy	Honaker	24620	Buchanan County	Buchanan County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 859-9329	119	11	10.5	97.5%	119 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.7	181^st of 329 public high schools	45.0%		64.6	119^th of 326 public high schools	63.5%	62	68.8			94.1			50.0	85.2		62.5			76.5			61.9					$9,286	$541	$8,745
Castlewood High	Public	8-12	304 Blue Devil Circle	Castlewood	24224	Russell County	Russell County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 762-9449	314	30	10.4	89.8%	308 (98.1%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	46.3	220^th of 329 public high schools	33.1%		43	228^th of 326 public high schools	30.1%	8		57.9	95.7					53.1	71.4	81.3	93.9	68.8	88.3		49.1						$8,213	$579	$7,635
J.I. Burton High	Public	8-12	109 11th St	Norton	24273	Norton city	Norton City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(276) 679-2554	312	24	13.0	95.8%	269 (86.2%)	16 (5.1%)	9 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.4%)	73.4	62^nd of 329 public high schools	81.2%		72.4	68^th of 326 public high schools	79.1%	6	94.4	84.6	100.0	94.3		92.3	63.6	89.5		70.8	76.2	84.9	95.7		96.3	61.1					$8,421	$00	$8,421

Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeview High

Is Ridgeview High a good school?

Ridgeview High ranks 121^st of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ridgeview High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 592 students attended Ridgeview High.

What is the racial makeup of Ridgeview High?

Students at Ridgeview High are 98% White, 1% African American.

What district is Ridgeview High in?

Dickenson County Public Schools

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