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Ridge View High School

Public | 9-12 | 1999 students

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Posted January 23, 2010

I go to RV and it has well over 2000 students in its. nice has good staff and teachers. they need to add on to the school more because its a little small but its big enough so thats what I think about RV.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 26, 2008

I am a senior at Ridge view high school, and I love it here. We're starting two new magnet programs this school year, and we're opening a new computer lab. The art department of the school is excellent, the library is huge, and the sports programs are great. The only issue I really have with the school is the size. There are a ton of freshman coming in this school year, and there really isn't enough space for all of us. They need to add on to the school because I don't think I want to spend another school year stuck in the portables.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 8, 2008

I am a student at Ridge View and i transferd here from Weisbaden, Germany. The homework is a bit overwelming at times but then again thyats just high school. The library is huge and they offer wonderful art classes and after school sports! The lunch food is great and the way the school is shaped, your not likely to get lost on the first day! Hope this helps.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2006

This is a very good school. They have an excellent sports program and the teachers are very good. they try to help the students to the best of their ability and i really appreciate that!
—Submitted by Jamison Addison, a parent


Posted April 16, 2005

RV is a good school. A little small but has great programs. The teachers are good, but there are some that aren't. Overall 4/5
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 8, 2004

I have two children that currently attend RV. OK school, but way too overpopulated. They're up to 2400 students now! The quality of the children's education is greatly suffering. The majority of the faculty and staff is friendly and willing to help, but there are few that are questionable.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 89% in 2012.

470 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

469 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % level 2, 3, or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/Language Arts and Math. The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement. The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 2.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
African-American92%
Asian92%
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Subsidized meals89%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled55%
Not disabled96%
English language learners68%
Proficient in English94%
Non-migrant93%

Math

All Students85%
Female83%
Male87%
African-American83%
Asian82%
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled43%
Not disabled89%
English language learners72%
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant85%
Scale: % level 2, 3, or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the High School Assessment Program (HSAP) to test grade 10 students in English/Language Arts and Math. The HSAP is a high school graduation requirement. The HSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 2.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

318 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
88%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

548 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
72%
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

539 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

637 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
70%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

496 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
44%
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
African-American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracial100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Subsidized meals86%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled62%
Not disabled88%
English language learners67%
Proficient in English87%

Biology I

All Students77%
Female78%
Male77%
African-American76%
Asian90%
Hispanic72%
Multiracial78%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled33%
Not disabled81%
English language learners36%
Proficient in English79%

English I

All Students73%
Female78%
Male68%
African-American69%
Asian75%
Hispanic71%
Multiracial75%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White85%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled35%
Not disabled77%
English language learners87%
Proficient in English73%

U.S. History and Government

All Students46%
Female43%
Male49%
African-American41%
Asian57%
Hispanic72%
Multiracial73%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White55%
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay meals48%
Disabled14%
Not disabled49%
English language learners58%
Proficient in English46%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 66% 39%
White 27% 53%
Hispanic 4% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 21%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4801 Hard Scrabble Rd
Columbia, SC 29229
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Phone: (803) 699-2999

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