Bernards High School vs. Ridge High School
Should you attend Bernards High School or Ridge High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bernards High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 751 students in grades 9-12, Bernards High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,577 students in grades 9-12, Ridge High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
751 students
1,577 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
130 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#147 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
70%
Graduation Rate
86%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
175
378
Grade 10 Students
180
368
Grade 11 Students
196
390
Grade 12 Students
200
441
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
34%
% Hispanic
24%
8%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
64%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%