Is River Ridge High a good school?

River Ridge High ranks 228 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend River Ridge High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 166 students attended River Ridge High.

What is the racial makeup of River Ridge High?

Students at River Ridge High are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into River Ridge High?

River Ridge High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : River Ridge Elementary Middle : River Ridge Middle

River Ridge High

Summary:

River Ridge High is a public high school located in Patch Grove, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 175 students. The school is part of the River Ridge School District, which is ranked 111 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

River Ridge High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.5% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Boscobel High and Wauzeka High. The school's students have also performed well on standardized tests, particularly in social studies, where they have consistently outperformed the state average in the Forward Exam. In the ACT, they have shown strong performance in mathematics and science, with proficiency rates above the state average. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 30.2% in 2021-2022, before bringing it down to 6.4% in the most recent year, which is still lower than the nearby schools.

While River Ridge High's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, the school generally outperforms Boscobel High and Wauzeka High in terms of graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. However, it lags behind Cassville High and Fennimore High in some areas, such as test scores and school ranking. Additionally, the school has seen a decrease in per-student spending over the past few years, which may be a factor to consider when analyzing its performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

11165 County Highway P
Patch Grove, WI 53573

(608) 994-2715

District: River Ridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
228^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Feeder schools for River Ridge High:

Elementary:	River Ridge Elementary
Middle:	River Ridge Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 166

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details River Ridge High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.28. (See more...)

Compare Details River Ridge High ranks worse than 52.9% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.65. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at River Ridge 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at River Ridge High is 11.7. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

River Ridge High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks River Ridge High 228^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See River Ridge High in the ranking list.)

River Ridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks River Ridge School District 111^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2015	62.71	219^th	612	64.2%
2016	42.91	383^rd	609	37.1%
2017	39.28	405^th	612	33.8%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for River Ridge High

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Rank History for all high school students at River Ridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	63.04	178^th	437	59.3%
2009	68.26	126^th	438	71.2%
2010	59.86	228^th	450	49.3%
2011	69.83	118^th	445	73.5%
2012	64.75	175^th	452	61.3%
2013	62.87	159^th	457	65.2%
2014	60.76	189^th	462	59.1%
2015	63.95	183^rd	466	60.7%
2016	60.22	142^nd	408	65.2%
2017	46.53	218^th	410	46.8%
2018	27.44	332^nd	410	19.0%
2019	81.46	44^th	400	89.0%
2021	48.51	188^th	390	51.8%
2022	40.33	235^th	391	39.9%
2023	69.29	101^st	415	75.7%
2024	49.65	228^th	431	47.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at River Ridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	54.79	99^th	255	61.2%
2019	71.38	50^th	251	80.1%
2024	53.85	146^th	326	55.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at River Ridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	72.46	75^th	343	78.1%
2022	52.97	162^nd	343	52.8%
2024	49.02	195^th	353	44.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at River Ridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	25.45	313^th	373	16.1%
2019	80.70	47^th	354	86.7%
2021	35.58	228^th	334	31.7%
2022	32.01	253^rd	347	27.1%
2023	65.32	88^th	359	75.5%
2024	47.93	189^th	365	48.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at River Ridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	2.29	261^st	261	0.0%
2021	37.30	161^st	266	39.5%
2022	36.44	165^th	269	38.7%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for River Ridge High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	229	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	229
1996	229	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	229
1997	225	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	225
1998	247	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
1999	261	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	261
2000	256	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	257
2001	259	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	259
2002	241	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	242
2003	241	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	242
2004	229	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	233
2005	226	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
2006	211	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	213
2007	206	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	207
2008	208	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	211
2009	207	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	210
2010	187	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	192
2011	175	2	1	4	0	0	1	183
2012	163	1	0	1	1	0	1	167
2013	150	1	0	2	0	0	1	154
2014	194	1	0	4	0	0	0	199
2015	214	1	1	4	0	0	0	220
2016	222	0	1	7	0	0	2	232
2017	234	0	2	4	1	0	3	244
2018	161	0	0	5	2	0	3	171
2019	181	1	0	5	2	0	2	191
2020	184	0	0	12	2	0	2	200
2021	169	1	0	14	1	0	2	187
2022	178	3	0	12	0	0	3	196
2023	158	0	0	12	0	0	5	175
2024	155	0	1	7	0	0	3	166

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 River Ridge High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	229	16.8	13.6	19.2
1996	229	16.8	13.6	19.2
1997	225	18.8	12.0	17.8
1998	247	18.8	13.1	17
1999	261	18.6	14.0	24.5
2000	257	18.9	13.6	27.2
2001	259	18.9	13.7	28.2
2002	242	19.1	12.7	32.2
2003	242	19.1	12.7	32.2
2004	233	18.9	12.3	29.2
2005	228	18.3	12.5	n/a
2006	213	17.3	12.3	n/a
2007	207	16.8	12.3	36.7
2008	211	16.8	12.6	28
2009	210	16.6	12.7	35.7
2010	192	15.9	12.0	41.7
2011	183	15.3	11.9	43.2
2012	167	14.3	11.6	41.3
2013	154	11.6	13.2	44.2
2014	199	17.5	11.3	42.2
2015	220	n/a	n/a	43.6
2016	232	18.0	12.8	42.2
2017	244	18.1	13.4	35.2
2018	171	16.6	10.3	38.6
2019	191	14.2	13.4	41.4
2020	200	13.8	14.4	45
2021	187	13.9	13.3	48.1
2022	196	14.1	13.8	46.4
2023	175	14.3	12.2	38.3
2024	166	14.1	11.7	38

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 River Ridge High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	229	16.8	13.6	19.2
1996	229	16.8	13.6	19.2
1997	225	18.8	12.0	17.8
1998	247	18.8	13.1	17
1999	261	18.6	14.0	24.5
2000	257	18.9	13.6	27.2
2001	259	18.9	13.7	28.2
2002	242	19.1	12.7	32.2
2003	242	19.1	12.7	32.2
2004	233	18.9	12.3	29.2
2005	228	18.3	12.5	n/a
2006	213	17.3	12.3	n/a
2007	207	16.8	12.3	36.7
2008	211	16.8	12.6	28
2009	210	16.6	12.7	35.7
2010	192	15.9	12.0	41.7
2011	183	15.3	11.9	43.2
2012	167	14.3	11.6	41.3
2013	154	11.6	13.2	44.2
2014	199	17.5	11.3	42.2
2015	220	n/a	n/a	43.6
2016	232	18.0	12.8	42.2
2017	244	18.1	13.4	35.2
2018	171	16.6	10.3	38.6
2019	191	14.2	13.4	41.4
2020	200	13.8	14.4	45
2021	187	13.9	13.3	48.1
2022	196	14.1	13.8	46.4
2023	175	14.3	12.2	38.3
2024	166	14.1	11.7	38

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 River Ridge High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$742 (5.0%)	$13,989 (95.0%)	$14,731
2020	$614 (4.4%)	$13,252 (95.6%)	$13,866

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on River Ridge High

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 44^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 101^st of 415 High schools	13.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (River Ridge High)	57.1	71.7	14.6%
10th Grade Social Studies (River Ridge School District)	57.1	71.7	14.6%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge High)	53.2	38	15.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (River Ridge School District)	53.2	38	15.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	38.6	0.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge High)	40.4	27.8	12.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (River Ridge School District)	40.4	27.8	12.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (River Ridge High)	48.9	24	24.9%
10th Grade Science (River Ridge School District)	48.9	24	24.9%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	191	175	8.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	12	140%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	181	158	12.7%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.4%	38.3%	3.1%

Schools Near River Ridge High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)		Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)		Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (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	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
River Ridge High	Public	9-12	11165 County Highway P	Patch Grove	53573	Grant County	River Ridge School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 994-2715	166	14	11.7	38.0%	155 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	49.7	228^th of 431 public high schools	47.1%		69.3	101^st of 415 public high schools	75.7%	127	37.8	44.4	44.4						57.1
Riverdale Academy	Public	6-12	800 N 6th St	Muscoda	53573	Grant County	Riverdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 739-3101	12	1	13.3	75.0%	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$12,167	$1,565	$10,602
Riverdale High	Public	9-12	235 E Elm St	Muscoda	53573	Grant County	Riverdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 739-3116	195	14	13.6	44.6%	171 (87.7%)	2 (1.0%)	7 (3.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.7%)	47.7	234^th of 431 public high schools	45.7%		27.9	322^nd of 415 public high schools	22.4%	88	22.2	44.4	41.7						60.4		$14,780	$922	$13,858
Highland Community High	Public	9-12	1030 Cardinal Dr	Highland	53543	Iowa County	Highland School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 929-4525	99	11	8.7	35.4%	89 (89.9%)	1 (1.0%)	5 (5.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	49.7	227^th of 431 public high schools	47.3%					(n/a)	32.1	46.4	46.4						53.3		$14,067	$575	$13,493
PARTNER Charter School	Public, Charter	8-12	1000 US 14 West	Richland Center	53581	Richland County	Richland School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(608) 647-6106	14	1	14.0	78.6%	13 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Richland Center High	Public	7-12	1996 US Hwy 14 W	Richland Center	53581	Richland County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 647-6131	530	42	12.7	54.2%	438 (82.6%)	11 (2.1%)	61 (11.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	63.5	142^nd of 431 public high schools	67.1%		23.7	346^th of 415 public high schools	16.6%	204	59.7	41.6	49.4	30.2	30.7	41.3	45.3	62.7	52.4	42.7	$12,286	$602	$11,682
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility	Public	12	1101 Morrison Dr	Boscobel	53805	Grant County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(608) 375-5656	4	2	2.0		0 (0.0%)	2 (50.0%)	2 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ithaca High	Public	9-12	24615 State Hwy 58	Richland Center	53581	Richland County	Ithaca School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 585-2311	128	11	11.8	39.8%	112 (87.5%)	2 (1.6%)	11 (8.6%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	45.4	249^th of 431 public high schools	42.2%		35.7	282^nd of 415 public high schools	32.0%	33	40.0	50.0	50.0						25.9		$14,284	$434	$13,850
Boscobel High	Public	9-12	300 Brindley St	Boscobel	53805	Grant County	Boscobel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 375-4161	188	16	11.9	50.5%	179 (95.2%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	15.4	393^rd of 431 public high schools	8.8%		35.5	283^rd of 415 public high schools	31.8%	110	25.0	27.5	38.5						20.8		$13,379	$718	$12,661
Iowa-Grant High	Public	9-12	462 County Road IG	Livingston	53554	Grant County	Iowa-Grant School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 943-6312	212	20	10.4	36.3%	190 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	44.3	256^th of 431 public high schools	40.6%		54.1	186^th of 415 public high schools	55.2%	70	33.3	45.8	35.4						56.9		$21,509	$434	$21,075

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