Ridge View High

About Ridge View High

Ridge View High School is a public high school in Columbia, South Carolina, that serves grades 9 through 12. It is one of five high schools in the Richland 02 School District. The school has between 1,200 and 1,300 students, and the student-to-teacher ratio is good for giving each student individual attention and encouraging active learning. 31% of students at Ridge View High School take Advanced Placement classes and tests. This helps them get ready for college. The school puts a lot of stress on giving kids a well-rounded education by offering programs that help them learn to read, write, and think critically. The student body is made up of a wide range of people. 93% of students are minorities, and 49% of students come from low-income families. This shows that the school has a fun and diverse place to learn. The academic environment at Ridge View High School is friendly, and for the 2025–2026 school year, the school is planning to focus on helping its students improve their math skills (23%) and reading skills (58%). The school also has extra programs and help for students to help them grow.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 23%

Reading 58%

State average proficiency is 23% in Math and 58% in Reading.

97

Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

2

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

1696

Total Students

$50059

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.72%

Asian 1.18%

Hispanic 6.6%

Black 79.83%

Two+ Races 5.31%

Native Am. 0.12%

White

6.72%

Asian

1.18%

Hispanic

6.6%

Black

79.83%

Two+ Races

5.31%

Native Am.

0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1696

53.3%

904 Female

46.7%

792 Male

Student Population

1696 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

282 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ridge View High Contact Information

Address

4801 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, SC, 29229

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Phone

(803) 699-2999

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Website

richland2.org/rvh

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM to 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ridge View High School just opened its new BioHealth Sciences magnet wing, which has the latest lab equipment for students who want to work in medicine or research. The Scholars Academy at the school has also started a new mentorship program that pairs high-achieving juniors with professionals in engineering and law who work in the area. The Ridge View Blazers basketball program also keeps up its tradition of excellence. Recently, they got the top seed in the regional playoffs for the 2025–2026 season.

FAQ

Q1. Are there arts and creative programs at Ridge View High?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs for visual arts, music, and performing arts.

Q2. What does Ridge View High do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Can students take AP classes at Ridge View High?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Yes, of course! Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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Ridge View High

4801 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, SC, 29229

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Ridge View High

4801 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, SC, 29229

About Ridge View High

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Student Population

Minority Enrollment

Students per Counselor

Ridge View High Contact Information

Address

Phone

Website

Robotics & STEMat Ridge View High

Recent News & Updates

School Timings

Regular School Hours

Early Dismissal Days

After School Activities

School Session Dates

Remarkable Alumni

Map

Latest News

FAQ

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Arts

Clubs

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Maggie Lou, Firefox

The Puppets of Spelhorst

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Frindle

The Wild Robot

James and the Giant Peach

Penguin Random House Features

The Secret Language of Birds

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

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