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Northern Highlands Regional High School vs. Ridgewood High School

Should you attend Northern Highlands Regional High School or Ridgewood 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
Northern Highlands Regional High School
298 Hillside Ave
Allendale, NJ 07401
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Ridgewood High School
627 East Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Northern Highlands Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Ridgewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,261 students in grades 9-12, Northern Highlands Regional High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (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 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,740 students in grades 9-12, Ridgewood High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,261 students
1,740 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northern Highlands Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgewood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northern Highlands Regional High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgewood High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
138 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northern Highlands Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgewood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northern Highlands Regional High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridgewood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ridgewood Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#155 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
#233 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northern Highlands Regional High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgewood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in NJ)
67%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Highlands Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgewood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ridgewood Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Highlands Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgewood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ridgewood Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 5% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 10% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northern Highlands Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgewood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ridgewood Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in NJ)
96%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northern Highlands Regional High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ridgewood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ridgewood Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northern Highlands Regional High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ridgewood High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
303
425
Grade 10 Students
322
441
Grade 11 Students
321
451
Grade 12 Students
315
423

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northern Highlands Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ridgewood Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northern Highlands Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ridgewood Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northern Highlands Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ridgewood Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
69%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northern Highlands Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ridgewood Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northern Highlands Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ridgewood Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.49
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northern Highlands Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgewood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ridgewood Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northern Highlands Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northern Highlands Regional High School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgewood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ridgewood Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgewood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ridgewood Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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