Ridge View High School
School Overview
Ridge View High School is a public Magnet school located in Columbia, South Carolina. It is a school in Richland School District 2 district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, 69% of students are proficient in Math learning and 80% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,432 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 84 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,432 students are attending Ridge View High School. By gender, there are 710 and 722 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Ridge View High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 157 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 106 | 35 | 71 |
| White | 31 | 13 | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 157 | 53 | 104 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 84 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Ridge View High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 92.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 84 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 84 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 6.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.2% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 286 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 53,557 Households |
| Population | 142,804 |
| Male | 66,470 |
| Female | 76,818 |
| Child Population | 48,769 |
| Total Housing Units | 59,797 Units |
| Average House Value | $175,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,068 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.50% |
| Average Household Income | $65,997 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.48% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Ridge View High School offers 25 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 278 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 478 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Ridge View High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 25 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 278 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 42 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 122 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 212 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 478 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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