Ridgefield High School

It gives students a purpose.
--Submitted by a parent

THe school has exceeded my expectations. We are new to ridgefield and my son is transitioning very well from his previous private school in Virginia. The staff is always available and willing to help every child succeed.
--Submitted by a parent

I graduated from Ridgefield High School this past year and have found that the staff were not only willing to give my peers and myself time outside of class to better acquaint myself with class material, but were also excellent when it came to relating to their students. Also, the new renovations done on the school have made it an excellent place to spend 6 or more hours of the day.
--Submitted by a student

I find that many teachers are not willing to help, whether you ask or not. And I agree with the fact that the school works for superstars and kids in need of special help, but we, average students are ignored.
--Submitted by a student

I went to RHS junior and senior year after moving from Arizona. What a hugh difference this made in my education! This town cares about education. The small class size and caring teachers helped me to stay focused on my future. I would recommend this town and its schools to anyone.
--Submitted by a former student

I never get the feeling that, as a parent, I'm welcome in the school. Teachers do not want to deal with parents and even when my child was ill I couldn't get any help.
--Submitted by a parent

RHS is an amazing school, and is flexible to the needs of all types of students. The administration is great, Dr. Lindsey the principle is excellent. The extracurricular activities are participated in by all students, and they can get as close to a small community experience of a boarding school here while still staying at home. Amazing. I love it.
--Submitted by Jenna Porter, a student

RHS is a very good, very competitive school that turns out graduates ready to succeed in college. But it can be almost too competitive; parents--be there to help your kids stay on top of things. For bright kids who are not the competitive type, the Alternative School is a phenomenal solution.
--Submitted by a parent

RHS is great if your child is either a superstar or in need of special help. But the average students are ignored.
--Submitted by a parent

I could not imagine a better school. Whenever and of my friends or I needed help, the teachers and guidance department helped above and beyond anything that we could have asked for. The Special Ed, Regular, Honors and AP classes are superb- students performing above state and national standards. Ridgefield High School is a conglomerate of superb teachers both in an out of the classroom.
--Submitted by a student