Kenton Ridge High School is a public high school near Springfield, Ohio, United States. It is one of two high schools in the Northeastern Local School District, the other school being Northeastern High School.
Serving 844 students in grades 7-12, Kenton Ridge Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 844 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School's student population of 844 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
844 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1977
Colors
Gold, Brown
School Rankings
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenton Ridge Middle/high School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2137 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
4%
17%
White
84%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenton Ridge Middle/high School's ranking?
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School is ranked #2137 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Kenton Ridge Middle/high School often compared to?
Kenton Ridge Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Junior/senior High School, Shawnee Middle School/high School, Greenon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenton Ridge Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Kenton Ridge Middle/high School is 5%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kenton Ridge Middle/high School?
844 students attend Kenton Ridge Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Kenton Ridge Middle/high School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenton Ridge Middle/high School?
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kenton Ridge Middle/high School offer ?
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenton Ridge Middle/high School part of?
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School is part of Northeastern Local School District.
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