Ridgeland High School
School Overview
Ridgeland High School is a public school located in Rossville, Georgia. It is a school in Walker County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 28% of students are proficient in Math learning and 34% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,317 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 81 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,317 students are attending Ridgeland High School. By gender, there are 729 and 588 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Ridgeland High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 122 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 109 | 41 | 68 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 122 | 48 | 74 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 81 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Ridgeland High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 96.3% of teachers are certified. 93.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 81 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 78 | 96.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 3.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 4.9% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 329 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 24,686 Households |
| Population | 64,278 |
| Male | 32,854 |
| Female | 32,936 |
| Child Population | 17,609 |
| Total Housing Units | 28,933 Units |
| Average House Value | $119,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $757 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.20% |
| Average Household Income | $46,041 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.63% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Ridgeland High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 216 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 216 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 39 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 216 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Walker County
In Walker County, 15 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.