RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
2014-15 SCHOOL PROFILE
268 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Phone: 908-204-2585 Counseling Dept. Fax: 908-552-7393 C.E.E.B. Code: 310050
COMMUNITY Bernards Township is a suburban community of 27,654 located 28 miles from New York City. A high percentage of the parents are corporate leaders, financial executives, doctors, lawyers, and other professionals.
SCHOOL Ridge High School is a four-year public high school with an enrollment of over 1,800 students that prepares its graduates for a wide variety of post high school education placements.
ACCREDITATION Ridge High School is accredited by the New Jersey Department of Education. In April 2014, U.S.
News & World Report named the high school as the number one comprehensive public high school
in New Jersey, and number 7 among the Top Ranked NJ Schools. Forbes named the district as one of its “25 Best Schools For Your Housing Buck.” Also in 2014, N.J. Monthly magazine ranked Ridge number 13 on the list of New Jersey’s Top Public High Schools. The Star Ledger’s August 19, 2013 issue of Inside New Jersey rated Ridge as the top performer in Somerset County.
FACULTY Bernards Township has a dedicated and highly trained instructional staff who welcome the challenges of its dynamic student population. Ridge High School values its 12:1 student-teacher ratio and 240:1 counselee-counselor ratio. Forty-three of the 166 instructional staff members hold bachelor degrees, 117 hold master degrees, and 6 have doctorates.
CURRICULUM The curriculum of the Bernards Township School District culminates with the high school program of comprehensive course offerings. The district takes pride in the level of academic rigor that is provided to students in all areas, from fine and performing arts to the most advanced science and mathematics classes. Twenty-four Advanced Placement offerings and 33 courses offered at the honors level provide the students with expansive opportunities to challenge themselves beyond the college preparatory level. The students benefit from working with a faculty that stays current with pedagogical and practical instructional practices through graduate school attendance and through participation in the district’s Staff College program. Students work closely with staff members during tutorial periods and through mentoring programs. A challenging curriculum, a supportive environment, and a staff with high expectations for student success are the ingredients that combine to produce graduates who are prepared for college and career.
NEW AT RIDGE…
New Course Offerings: AP Microeconomics/Personal Finance, Francophone Culture & Society, Algebra II Seminar
Course Title Changes:
o “Math Analysis” is now called “Precalculus.”
o “AP Physics I” is now called “AP Physics B.”
o “AP Physics II” is now called “AP Physics C.”
o “Mechanical Drawing/CAD” is now called “Engineering Design I/CAD.”
o “Machine CAD/Industrial Design” is now called “Engineering Design II/CAD.”
o “Architecture/CAD” is now called “Architecture Design & Engineering/CAD.”
Courses Not Offered in 2014-15: Writer’s Workshop, Core Algebra II, Novice French 1st Year, Intermediate Japanese 2nd Year, AP
Art History
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION
RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS
COUNSELING DEPT. SUPPORT STAFF
Nick Markarian, Superintendent Sean Siet, Assistant Superintendent Brian Heineman, Director of Curriculum Richard Shello, Director of Athletics Jean O’Connell, Director of Special
Services
Jillian Shadis, Supervisor of School
Counseling
Francis T. Howlett, Jr., Principal Gina Donlevie, Assistant Principal Kathleen Dusebout, Assistant Principal Scott Thompson, Assistant Principal Thomas Thorp, Assistant Principal
Marguerite Cahill, x114 Carrie Capozzi, x112 Linda Cuccaro, x117 Rebecca Muraview, x113 Kimberlee Sweet, x118 Jackie Treanor, x116
Katherine Van Der Stad, x109 Margaret Wu, x111 Marge Ceresa, x106 Heather Eckel, x131 Jennifer Fiorini, x124 Ardyth Grossmann, x107 Sonya McLuskey, x108
STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES
MEAN SAT SCORES
U.S. 2014 N.J. 2014 RHS 2014 RHS 2013 RHS 2012 RHS 2011
Critical Reading 497 501 577 568 577 577
Math 513 523 611 597 603 595
Writing 487 502 585 573 576 578
AVERAGE ACT SCORES
U.S. 2014 N.J. 2014 RHS 2014 RHS 2013 RHS 2012 RHS 2011 Composite 21.0 23.1 26.2 25.8 25.6 25.4 English 20.3 22.8 26.2 25.3 25.2 25.4 Math 20.9 23.7 26.5 26.6 26.0 26.0 Reading 21.3 23.1 26.1 26.0 25.5 25.3 Science 20.8 22.4 25.5 25.1 24.9 24.7
Semi-Finalists Commended Class of 2014 13 29 Class of 2013 4 38 Class of 2012 7 24 Class of 2011 7 23 5 4 3 % 3 or Art History 2 4 3 100 Biology 18 42 15 99 Calculus AB 67 6 3 97 Calculus BC 41 5 1 98 Chemistry 6 9 11 96 English Language/Comp 38 47 13 99 English Literature/Comp 10 26 12 96 Environment Science 18 39 18 89 European History 10 6 4 95 Human Geography 65 28 8 98 French Lang 10 8 1 100 Italian Lang 3 13 2 100 Japanese Lang 3 -- 2 83 Latin 22 9 3 97 Macroeconomics 62 32 8 99 Physics B 39 23 12 100 Physics C-E&M 24 8 2 100 Physics C-Mech 32 1 1 100 Psychology 99 53 20 96 Spanish Lang 14 5 -- 100 Statistics 41 21 3 100 Studio Art: 2-D 3 -- 1 100
Studio Art: Drawing 8 5 11 96
U.S. Gov’t & Politics 53 31 22 100
U.S. History 12 15 1 97
Biology E 676 Math Level 1 671
Biology M 698 Math Level 2 729
Chemistry 677 Physics 715
French 641 Spanish 595
Literature 668 U.S. History 667
Class of Total # who took 3 or more exams # of students out of total who received 3 or higher on 3 or more exams % of total who received 3 or higher on 3 or more exams 2015 111 111 100% 2014 136 130 96%
SAT SUBJECT TEST MEAN SCORES
Class of 2014
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLARS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCORES 2014
RELEASE OF TEST SCORES
Please note that standardized test information is not part of the official transcript from Ridge. All results
(SAT, SAT Subject, ACT and AP) are sent directly to the college from ETS. This is the sole responsibility of
the student. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Ridge High Counseling Office.
COLLEGE PLACEMENT
RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE
ATTENDANCE
4 Year
2 Year
Other
2014
90%
6%
4%
2013
88%
5%
7%
2012
90%
6%
4%
2011
90%
6%
4%
PERCENTAGE MATRICULATING AT THE
“MOST COMPETITIVE” OR “HIGHLY
COMPETITIVE” COLLEGES, AS DEFINED
IN BARRON’S GUIDE
Class of 2014
54%
Class of 2013
49%
Class of 2012
51%
Class of 2011
48%
COLLEGE MATRICULATIONS 2014
American University (2) Auburn University (2) Baylor University Bentley University Berklee College of MusicBloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Boston College (3)
Boston University (5) Brown University (2) Bucknell University (3) Carnegie Mellon University (3) Centenary College (2)
Clemson University (3) Columbia University (3) College of Charleston (6) College of the Holy Cross (3) College of William and Mary Cornell University (5) County College of Morris (2) Davidson College (2) DePaul University Dickinson College (2) Drew University (2) Drexel University (8) Duke University (2) Duquesne University East Carolina University
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Elizabethtown College
Elon University (4) Emory University (3) Fairfield University (4)
Fairleigh Dickinson University (4) Fordham University (6)
Franklin Pierce University Furman University Georgetown University (4) Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College (2)
Gordon College Goucher College Hampshire College Harvard University (2) Harvey Mudd College High Point University
Hobart and William Smith Colleges Indiana University at Bloomington (2) Indiana University of Pennsylvania James Madison
Johns Hopkins University (2) Johnson & Wales University Kean University
Lafayette College (6) Lehigh University (5) Liberty University
LIM College
Louisiana State University Loyola University Maryland (5) Maine College of Art
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Marist College (2)
Marquette University (2)
Maryland Institute College of Art (3) Merrimack College
Miami University/OH (2) Monmouth University (3) Montclair State University (8) Muhlenberg College
New Jersey Institute of Technology New York University (8)
Northeastern University Northwestern University Oberlin College
Ohio State University
Otis College of Art and Design Pace University
Pennsylvania State University (9) Pensacola Christian College Pratt Institute Princeton University (2) Providence College Purdue University (5) Queen’s University Quinnipiac University (2) Ramapo College of New Jersey (2) Raritan Valley Community College (23) Rider University (2)
Rochester Institute of Technology (3) Rowan University (5)
Rutgers University (26) Sacred Heart University (2) Saint Mary’s College
Saint Mary’s College of California San Diego State University
Savannah College of Art and Design Seton Hall University (7)
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania St. John’s University (2)
Stevens Institute of Technology (6) SUNY at Albany
SUNY at Buffalo
SUNY College at Geneseo Syracuse University (3) Temple University
The College of New Jersey (7) The Culinary Institute of America The George Washington University (4) Towson University (3)
Tufts University (4) Tulane University (2)
Union College
United States Naval Academy University of Alabama (2) University of Arizona (2)
University of California at Los Angeles University of California at San Diego University of California at Santa Barbara University of Chicago University of Delaware (6) University of Edinburgh University of Florida University of Louisville University of Maryland (14) University of Miami (2) University of Michigan (9)
University of Nebraska at Lincoln (2) University of New Hampshire (4) University of North Carolina Charlotte University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh (4) University of Puerto Rico University of Richmond (3) University of San Diego University of Scranton (11) University of South Carolina (3) University of Texas (4) University of Toronto University of Vermont (2) University of Wisconsin Vanderbilt University (2) Villanova University (13) Virginia Polytechnic Institute (6) Wagner College
Wake Forest University (4) Warren County Community College Washington and Lee University Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Virginia University (2)
Wilkes University Xavier University Yale University
GRADING INFORMATION
STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SIX SEMESTER WEIGHTED GPAs
Ridge High School does not rank its students.
CLASS RANK
Ridge High School does not rank its students or provide decile data. See the distribution chart of weighted GPAs
above in order to place into context the academic performance of this candidate.
GRADING SCALE
A+ 97-100 B+ 87-89 C+ 77-79 D+ 67-69 E 0-59
A 93-96 B 83-86 C 73-76 D 63-66
A- 90-92 B- 80-82 C- 70-72 D- 60-62
RIDGE POLICIES
RELEASE OF STUDENT DISCIPLINARY RECORDS
Bernards Township Board of Education policy prohibits the release of student disciplinary information to individuals or
institutions outside of the school district. This policy prohibits the release of any student disciplinary information to
colleges and universities, even when the information request is part of an application. Student disciplinary information
is contained in pupil records, which are afforded the strictest protection and privilege under New Jersey law and this
school board’s policies. Accordingly, we are unable to provide you with any information or answer any questions
relating to the applicant’s disciplinary record while this student is in our schools.
POLICY REGARDING RELEASE OF TRANSCRIPTS & LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
The Counseling Department does not release official transcripts or counselor letters of recommendation to students or
parents under any circumstances. We will be happy to send the student’s official transcript or letter directly to the
recipient electronically, if possible, or by postal mail. A waiver form may need to be on file prior to sending.
Students are able to access/print unofficial transcripts from their Home Access Center accounts without assistance from
the Counseling Department.
Weighted GPA Range Class of 2011 Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015
5.0 – 4.5 2% 4% 4% 5% 4% 4.4 – 4.0 16% 14% 14% 14% 17% 3.9 – 3.5 24% 28% 26% 29% 33% 3.4 – 3.0 27% 27% 30% 31% 26% 2.9 – 2.5 18% 16% 15% 13% 14% 2.4 – 2.0 10% 9% 9% 6% 5% 1.9 – 1.5 3% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1.4 – 1.0 - - - - - Median GPA 3.41 3.44 3.40 3.47 3.54 Total # Students 410 442 423 450 467
2014-2015 CURRICULUM OFFERINGS
*Course offered at both the College Preparatory (CP) and Honors (Hon) Levels
+Course offered every other year
Language Arts
Literary Experience 9 Contemporary Literature
Honors English 9 Honors World Literature
Exploring Literary Experience AP English Literature/Comp.
Voices of American Literature* Exploring Contemporary/World
Literature Exploring American Literature
British Literature* Creative Writing
Exploring British Literature Forensic Speaking
AP English Language/Comp
Communication for Classroom, College & Career
Social Studies
Global History 2* Genocide and Human Behavior
Themes of Global History 2 History of the Middle East
American History* Non-Western Cultures
Themes of American History Psychology
History of US Gov’t & Economics* Sociology*
Themes of US Gov’t & Economics Current Issues in Contemporary
America* AP US Politics/AP Macroeconomics
AP US History AP Human Geography
AP European History AP Psychology
AP Microeconomics/Personal Finance
Mathematics
Algebra I Precalculus*
Essentials of Algebra I Senior Math Topics
Geometry* Essentials of Senior Math
Essentials of Geometry Calculus
Algebra II* AP Calculus I
Essentials of Algebra II AP Calculus II
Advanced Algebra Discrete Math AP Statistics
Science
CP Biology (C) Honors Physics
CP Biology (M) Fundamental Physics
Honors Biology CP Environmental Science
Fundamental Biology AP Physics B
CP Chemistry (C) AP Physics C
CP Chemistry (M) AP Biology
Honors Chemistry AP Chemistry
Fundamental Chemistry AP Environmental Science
CP Physics (C) Genetics: Principles and Issues
CP Physics (M) Forensic Science
(C) = Conceptual (M) = Mathematical
World Languages
Intermediate Spanish 1st Year*
Novice French 2nd Year Intermediate Spanish 2nd Year*
Intermediate French 1st Year* Latin American Culture & Society+
Intermediate French 2nd Year* Spanish Culture & Society+
Francophones In The World Pre-Advanced Spanish Honors
Pre-Advanced French* AP Spanish Language
AP French Pre-Advanced Japanese*
Latin I AP Japanese Language & Culture
Latin II* Novice Italian 1st Year
Latin III* Novice Italian 2nd Year
Latin IV Intermediate Italian 1st Year*
Latin V Intermediate Italian 2nd Year*
Advanced Latin Literature+ Italian Regionalism+
AP Latin Vergil and Caesar+ Topics In Italian Culture+
Novice Spanish 1st Year Pre-Advanced Italian Honors
Novice Spanish 2nd Year AP Italian Language & Culture
Visual Arts
Art Explorer Photo I
Art Studio Photo II
Advanced Art Studio Photo III
Honors Art Major Intro to Computer Graphics
AP Studio Art: Drawing Advanced Digital Design
AP Studio Art: 2D Animation I
AP Studio Art 3D Animation II
Introduction to Ceramics Media & Video Production
Advanced Ceramics
Technology Education
Industrial Design Industrial Design+
Robotics I Introduction to Woodworking
Robotics II Woodworking Processes
Contemporary Woodworking+ Cabinetmaking+
Engineering Design I /Computer Aided Design Engineering Design II /Computer Aided Design Architectural Design & Engineering CAD Technology: Design, Engineering & Innovation
Business Education
Introduction to Word Processing Accounting*
Word Processing Marketing Distribution
Internet and Web Design Publications I
Introduction to Law Publications II
Law Seminar Business Education Practicum
Personal Finance*
Performing Arts
Ridge Chorale 9, 10 Dance I
Concert Choir Dance II
Choir Sectional Dance III
A Cappella Choir* Theater I
Concert Band Theater II
Wind Ensemble* Music Theory
Chamber Orchestra Enjoyment of Music
Symphony Orchestra* Exploring Music Composition String Instrumental Lessons
Wind/Percussion Instrumental Lessons Wind Ensemble/Symphony Orchestra*
Physical Education/Health
Physical Education 9, 10, 11, 12 Health 9, 11, 12
Adaptive PE (APE) Auto Safety 10
Support/Reinforcement Classes
Algebra I Seminar Algebra II Seminar ESL A & B
Essential Elements of Language Arts Essential Elements of Mathematics Geometry Seminar
Motivating Adolescent Performance (MAP) A & B Reading Strategies
Other
Independent Study (grade 11 or 12 only) Internship (grade 12 only)
Option II (earn credits outside of Ridge)
Shared-time program with Somerset Co. Vocational-Technical High School
JUNIOR YEAR GRADE DISTRIBUTION
2013-2014 Final Grades
Distribution includes students of all grade levels with at least 10 juniors in each course.
COURSE NAME
A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- Below C-
MATH
Algebra II* 13 39 43 36 49 24 18 10 9 8
Core Algebra II* 1 1 1 3 3 2 5 6
Math Analysis I* 8 28 28 44 41 22 15 25 7 31
Honors Analysis* 4 20 25 25 23 12 5 11 1 6
AP Calculus I* 33 29 11 4 3 3 1 1
AP Statistics* 16 22 22 12 1
SOCIAL STUDIES
Themes of U.S. Gov’t/Economics 4 6 3 2 1 1 1
History of U.S. Gov’t/Economics 5 30 40 48 23 20 21 13 18
History of U.S. Gov’t/Economics Honors 19 32 45 22 1 1 1
AP Psychology* 31 32 55 32 18 12 9 4 11
AP U.S. Politics / Macroeconomics 12 32 28 32 4 1 1
AP Human Geography 3 16 43 46 29 6 6 2 1 1 SCIENCE CP Physics C 9 37 20 13 7 8 3 1 1 CP Physics M 3 35 35 25 19 18 9 7 2 1 Fundamental Physics 3 2 3 2 2 2 1 Honors Physics 1 12 18 19 24 19 12 6 2 4 AP Physics I 14 13 11 9 13 7 4 5 1 3 AP Biology* 11 37 19 4 6 1 3 1 2 LANGUAGE ARTS
Exploring British Literature 1 2 3 1 3 1 3 1 1 2
British Literature 1 8 34 63 62 50 23 12 8 10
British Literature Honors 6 8 23 18 10 4 2
AP English Language & Composition 9 27 18 30 9 2 1 3
WORLD LANGUAGES
Pre-Advanced French 1 7 2 4 3 1 1
Pre-Advanced French Honors* 3 12 8 2 3
Latin IV* 2 2 4 1 4 1 1
Advanced Latin Vergil* 9 16 9 2 2 3 1
Novice Spanish 2nd Year* 9 36 23 21 30 9 4 10 4 11
Intermediate Spanish 1st Year* 13 33 22 19 33 22 3 3 4 4
Intermediate Spanish 2nd Year* 8 5 14 18 5 13 5 2 3
Pre-Advanced Spanish Honors 2 10 9 5 7 6 1 1 2
Latin American Culture And Society* 15 38 18 10 6 2 3 2
Pre-Advanced Japanese Honors* 4 3 2 3 3
Intermediate Italian 1st Year* 11 24 8 7 1 1 1
Italian Regionalism* 3 13 10 9 11 5 1 1 1 2
Pre-Advanced Italian Honors 5 10 5 12 3 1 1
