I had attended this school for the 2001-2005 school year. My experience is somewhat different from others since I was a classified student. I had been placed in the Special Education program at RHS during my four years. The special ed. teachers were all wonderful and readily available for helping us
... Read more and they truly cared about us and our well being, wanting nothing but the best for us and wanting us to succeed to the fullest of our abilities. It is the rest of the high school faculty who were not apart of the special education world that made us stand out like sore thumbs. I felt, and I know my peers felt the same way, that we were treated as we had a infectious disease and we were treated as such. Ridgewood is all about image!!! Read less
Posted by a student on 02/24/09
Ridgewood HS offers many academic programs and a challenging curriculum.
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Posted by a former student on 05/17/06
I am the mother of three daughters who attended the Ridgewood High School. I would highly recommend this school district and high school to anyone who is considering moving to this area or sending their child here. All three of my daughters were able to benefit from the programs here. One of my daughters
... Read more was a part of the French Club where she was able to learn about the French Culture in a fun/enthusiastic setting while also practicing her French language. This is only one of many clubs available to students. My other daughter was fortunate to have many wonderful teachers who were readily available for extra help on a need-be basis. She was especially moved by one of her teachers who had a lasting impact on her. My final daughter, benefited from the extra-curricular activities that were one of many offered by the school. Wonderful school system! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/06
Fantastic school. Feels like a college campus. Amazing specials classes such as an Art/History/English/Theater class that uses history as the foundation to bring all subjects together and add depth. Caring, dedicated teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 03/14/06
The school is great academically. Both of my kids graduated from there. However, they could hire younger teachers with fresher ideas.
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Posted by a parent on 01/01/06
Ridgewood High School is top notch. Course offerings are extensive. Teachers are terrific. The best thing about RHS is the degree to which the kids are respected and treated well. This school is better than any private school I know of.
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Posted by a parent on 10/12/05
Ridgewood High School has been blessed with a series of outstanding Principals and a top-notch faculty. Their strength is in academics. Athletics and Extra-Curricular activities have been historically strong, but are second to the focus on academics. The faculty has excellant credentials and provide
... Read more an education sceond to none. It was my experience that some of the faculty, particularly history and social studies, tends to be very liberal in their 'view of the world' and it reflects in their teaching. The overall currculum is excellent and provides a wide breadth of honors and AP courses. Teachers range from good to outstanding and truly care about the students. This is a highly paid faculty that is well prepared, continually adding to their professional and academic skills, and focused on delivering a quality education. The percent of students attending and excelling in College has always been a strong quality of RHS. Read less
Posted by a former student on 06/14/05
The principal has an academic degree, indispensable to keeping academic standards high: therefore, it makes sense that RHS is known for academic excellence. The high caliber, caring, and enthusiasm of the faculty and school administration could not have been sustained without the principal s leadership
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Posted by a parent on 01/28/05
RHS has really impressed me! I receive at least one newsletter a week, keeping up-to-date on the activities at the school. This regular information feed allows me to have educated conversations with my daughter about her school's day-to-day, opening up her interest in school (in order to keep up with
... Read more Mom). Teacher care!! I get feedback, even when my B student drops to a D on a single test score. On parent night, there must have been an 80% turnout! People care in this town! A great place for kids of all ages! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/03/03
Principal is an academic not a leader which is needed thus allowing for poor discipline and little control over faculty. New superintendent might help. Academic currciulum excellent offering wide breadth of honors and AP courses. Extracurricular activities the best around the area. Teachers range
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* In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Ridgewood schools — Ridgewood High School is located at 627 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood NJ 07450. 627 E Ridgewood Ave is in the 07450 ZIP code in Ridgewood, NJ The school district for Ridgewood High School is the Ridgewood Village School District. Ridgewood High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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