Ridgeway High School

at 102 North Second Street, Memphis , 95407 United States

Ridgeway High School is a public high school in Memphis, Tennessee and is part of the Memphis City Schools. Ridgeway High School first opened in 1971, hosting students from grades 7–12. The first class of graduates was in 1973 with approximately 175 students. Ridgeway High School now only houses grades 9–12 with the recent addition of Ridgeway Middle School in 2001. In August 2008 the 9th grade moved to a separate Ridgeway Ninth Grade Freshmen Academy. Ridgeway offers two basic academic programs: the Standard Program and the Honors Program. To take courses in the latter program, students must achieve certain scores on standardized tests, maintain certain grades, and meet certain course requirements. Ridgeway is known for its high scores and achievements in the city and the state. Ridgeway is considered to be a top school in the school system. Ridgeway is one of the few schools in the school system to constantly pass all required levels by the No Child Left Behind act. Ridgeway was also Best of Preps in 1987 and for seven years running (1998–2005) in the greater Memphis area.Ridgeway has one of the bottom special education programs in the Memphis City School system and offers CLUE advanced English and excels in that department.Ridgeway prides itself on high achievements on both the ACT and the SAT. In recent years graduates have attended Harvard University, Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Tulane University, Emory University, Indiana University, The George Washington University, Wesleyan University, and other top tier schools.Ridgeway also prides itself on its teachers. 68% of the teachers hold either a masters or a doctoral degree. 100% of the teachers hold Bachelors degrees and a state license. The A.P. program is one of the top in the city schools. Ridgeway offers Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Calculus AB, Statistics, American Government, European History, American History, Music Theory, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish Language, and French language.

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Ridgeway High School
102 North Second Street
Memphis , TN 95407
United States
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Ridgeway High School is Memphis based place and this enity listed in High School category. Located at 102 North Second Street TN 95407.

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