Ridge View High School

Summary:

Ridge View High School is a public high school located in Holstein, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 239 students. The school is part of the Galva-Holstein Community School District.

Over the past several years, Ridge View High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 29th out of 322 Iowa high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 269th out of 336 in 2022-2023. The school generally performs well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests, with a majority of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with some years seeing higher proficiency rates than others. The percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch at Ridge View High School has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 32.5% to 44.49%, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Washington High School and Alta-Aurelia High School, Ridge View High School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (over 80%) of white students. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $14,493, which is slightly higher than the nearby schools. These factors, along with the school's declining statewide ranking and inconsistent test score performance, suggest areas for improvement and opportunities for the school to learn from and collaborate with its neighbors to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 519 E Maple
       Holstein, IA  51025


(712) 368-4353

District: Galva-Holstein Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,493 Help


Feeder schools for Ridge View High School:

Elementary:    Galva-Holstein Elementary School
Middle:    Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  238

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.1%
Hispanic:
13.4%
African American:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ridge View High School ranks worse than 55% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.36. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ridge View High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), Hispanic (13.4%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridge View High School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Ridge View High School employs 17.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridge View High School is $14,493.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ridge View High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ridge View High School 186th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Ridge View High School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Ridge View High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 59.06 173rd 351 50.7%
2013 55.94 183rd 351 47.9%
2014 83.20 29th 322 91.0%
2015 71.46 91st 324 71.9%
2016 22.35 267th 320 16.6%
2017 32.71 256th 325 21.2%
2018 52.83 179th 320 44.1%
2019 70.75 84th 327 74.3%
2021 53.67 165th 327 49.5%
2022 43.50 206th 332 38.0%
2023 28.73 269th 336 19.9%
2024 51.36 186th 338 45.0%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ridge View High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1989 151 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1990 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1991 157 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1992 178 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1993 188 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1994 185 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1995 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1996 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1997 213 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1998 218 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1999 201 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 203
2000 196 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2001 200 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2002 200 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2003 200 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2004 193 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2005 192 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2006 185 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2007 175 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2008 170 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2009 150 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2010 125 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 132
2011 218 1 0 18 0 0 5 0 242
2012 218 1 0 20 0 1 5 0 245
2013 230 1 0 23 0 1 2 0 257
2014 217 1 3 21 0 0 3 0 245
2015 196 1 0 23 0 0 1 0 221
2016 189 0 0 22 1 0 1 0 213
2017 161 3 0 23 1 0 1 0 189
2018 162 4 0 24 0 0 1 0 191
2019 172 7 2 20 0 0 2 0 203
2020 175 7 0 21 2 0 2 0 207
2021 187 6 1 28 0 0 5 0 227
2022 193 3 2 38 0 0 4 0 240
2023 198 6 2 29 0 0 4 0 239
2024 193 6 3 32 0 0 4 0 238

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ridge View High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 147 14.6 10.0 12.2
1989 151 1.5 100.6 14.6
1990 157 15.5 10.1 0
1991 158 15.7 10.0 10.8
1992 179 16.0 11.1 11.2
1993 188 14.9 12.6 9.6
1994 186 16.2 11.5 10.2
1995 214 20.6 10.4 9.3
1996 214 20.6 10.4 9.3
1997 213 16.5 12.9 13.6
1998 219 18.3 12.0 10
1999 203 19.1 10.6 15.3
2000 198 16.8 11.8 18.7
2001 202 15.4 13.1 14.4
2002 203 14.2 14.3 23.2
2003 203 14.2 14.3 23.2
2004 196 13.3 14.7 24
2005 196 13.4 14.6 19.4
2006 188 14.1 13.3 23.4
2007 181 12.1 15.0 30.4
2008 178 13.8 12.9 28.7
2009 153 13.8 11.1 21.6
2010 132 13.2 9.9 25
2011 242 18.6 12.9 26.4
2012 245 17.9 13.6 30.6
2013 257 18.8 13.6 29.6
2014 245 19.5 12.5 35.9
2015 221 20.0 11.0 32.1
2016 213 20.0 10.6 26.3
2017 189 19.0 9.9 31.7
2018 191 21.2 8.9 35.1
2019 203 20.8 9.7 34
2020 207 21.2 9.7 43.5
2021 227 18.9 11.9 44.5
2022 240 18.9 12.6 32.5
2023 239 17.4 13.6 38.5
2024 238 17.9 13.2 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ridge View High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 147 14.6 10.0 12.2
1989 151 1.5 100.6 14.6
1990 157 15.5 10.1 0
1991 158 15.7 10.0 10.8
1992 179 16.0 11.1 11.2
1993 188 14.9 12.6 9.6
1994 186 16.2 11.5 10.2
1995 214 20.6 10.4 9.3
1996 214 20.6 10.4 9.3
1997 213 16.5 12.9 13.6
1998 219 18.3 12.0 10
1999 203 19.1 10.6 15.3
2000 198 16.8 11.8 18.7
2001 202 15.4 13.1 14.4
2002 203 14.2 14.3 23.2
2003 203 14.2 14.3 23.2
2004 196 13.3 14.7 24
2005 196 13.4 14.6 19.4
2006 188 14.1 13.3 23.4
2007 181 12.1 15.0 30.4
2008 178 13.8 12.9 28.7
2009 153 13.8 11.1 21.6
2010 132 13.2 9.9 25
2011 242 18.6 12.9 26.4
2012 245 17.9 13.6 30.6
2013 257 18.8 13.6 29.6
2014 245 19.5 12.5 35.9
2015 221 20.0 11.0 32.1
2016 213 20.0 10.6 26.3
2017 189 19.0 9.9 31.7
2018 191 21.2 8.9 35.1
2019 203 20.8 9.7 34
2020 207 21.2 9.7 43.5
2021 227 18.9 11.9 44.5
2022 240 18.9 12.6 32.5
2023 239 17.4 13.6 38.5
2024 238 17.9 13.2 37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridge View High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $120 (0.8%) $14,373 (99.2%) $14,493

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridge View High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 84th of 327 High schoolsRanks 269th of 336 High schools
 54.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Ridge View High School)8056.1
 23.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Galva-Holstein Community School District)8056.1
 23.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Ridge View High School)73.354.4
 18.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Galva-Holstein Community School District)73.354.4
 18.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Ridge View High School)81.864.1
 17.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Galva-Holstein Community School District)81.864.1
 17.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ridge View High School)7556.3
 18.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Galva-Holstein Community School District)7556.3
 18.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students203239
 17.7%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic2029
 45%
Pacific Islander00
White172198
 15.1%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34%38.5%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridge View High School

Ridge View High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Galva-Holstein Elementary School
Middle : Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary

Ridge View High School ranks 186th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Ridge View High School are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 238 students attended Ridge View High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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