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Ridgecroft School

Po Box 1008, Ahoskie, NC, 27910-0279 -

School Notes Overview:

Ridgecroft is an independent, college-preparatory, SACS accredited, Pre-K 3 to 12th grade school located in northeastern North Carolina between Ahoskie and Murfreesboro. Originally chartered in 1968, Ridgecroft School continues to provide to all students a high-quality academic education as well as extracurricular activities including sports, fine arts, character education, and social events. The mission of Ridgecroft School is to develop the total student academically through a challenging college preparatory curriculum; socially through extracurricular activities, social events, and community service; physically through interscholastic athletics and physical education; aesthetically through the fine arts; and morally through the teaching and emphasis of the pillars of character, which are trustworthiness, caring, citizenship, respect, responsibility, and fairness. We strive to do this in a safe and nurturing learning environment provided by a caring and competent staff. ...

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School Overview:

	Ridgecroft School
School Membership(s)	State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Hertford County, NC
Student Body
Total Students	314 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	2%	18%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 34 students
	Kind - 30 students
	Grade 1 - 21 students
	Grade 2 - 20 students
	Grade 3 - 17 students
	Grade 4 - 23 students
	Grade 5 - 21 students
	Grade 6 - 26 students
	Grade 7 - 22 students
	Grade 8 - 16 students
	Grade 9 - 18 students
	Grade 10 - 26 students
	Grade 11 - 26 students
	Grade 12 - 14 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	27 teachers
	This School	(NC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	5 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Ridgecroft is an independent, college-preparatory, SACS accredited, Pre-K 3 to 12th grade school located in northeastern North Carolina between Ahoskie and Murfreesboro. Originally chartered in 1968, Ridgecroft School continues to provide to all students a high-quality academic education as well as extracurricular activities including sports, fine arts, character education, and social events. The mission of Ridgecroft School is to develop the total student academically through a challenging college preparatory curriculum; socially through extracurricular activities, social events, and community service; physically through interscholastic athletics and physical education; aesthetically through the fine arts; and morally through the teaching and emphasis of the pillars of character, which are trustworthiness, caring, citizenship, respect, responsibility, and fairness. We strive to do this in a safe and nurturing learning environment provided by a caring and competent staff.
Profile last updated: 02/15/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (27910)	School Zip (27910)	(NC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	11,119 people	8,047,333 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	19%	24%
Population Average Age	39 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$26,234	$43,285
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	38 years old	31 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	66% / 34%	65% / 35%