Pathways to the Future

The North Ridgeville City School District (NRCS) continues to see an increase in enrollment as the city population grows. Since 2015, over 600 students have been added to the district with nearly 4,900 currently enrolled. With the growing enrollment, new facilities are on the horizon. After the successful passage of the bond issue in November 2023, the early stages of design are underway for a new high school and maintenance/transportation facility.

As a district, our main vision is to empower students to design their preferred future. Along with the core classes of math, English, science, and history, there’s a wide range of electives to appeal to individual students. With pathways leading to employment, enlistment, enrollment, and entrepreneurship, each student is able to choose courses which best suit their strengths, interests, and direction to their goal.

For those who are interested in enrollment, the district offers a variety of Advanced Placement and College Credit Plus courses designed to prepare graduates for collegiate success. Through partnerships with Lorain County Community College, 237 students earned over 1,998 hours of college credit by participating in College Credit Plus classes last year. The district is proud to have the only fully accredited STEAM school in Lorain County and one of only 70 in the state of Ohio. Ranger High-Tech Academy houses students in grades three through eight. Students can also continue on this pathway with STEAM classes offered through high school. These students have the opportunity to experience hands-on, collaborative project-based learning. All High-Tech graduating seniors in 2023 earned an Associate degree along with their high school diploma.

NRCS offers 77 different extracurricular activities with nearly 800 student athletes. There is also programming for students to succeed in the arts, such as band, choir, art, and drama. The district aims to help students find their passion through a myriad of school sponsored organizations, including the antibullying club, key club, robotics club, and student council.

Inclusivity has always been a priority for the district. This year, NRCS again hosted the Unified Basketball Tournament which included five local schools competing in a round-robin tournament. Young entrepreneurs at the high school have created two successful businesses. Able Not Label designs and creates custom clothing. In June 2023, they opened a storefront for more space to create and sell merchandise. Capable Confections opened in February 2024 where students make and sell sweet treats like mini cupcakes, chocolatecovered pretzels, and chocolate covered Oreos. Students with diverse abilities learn essential life skills like cooking, production, marketing, and sales. Both businesses are successful and create new and wonderful opportunities for students. NRCS is also home to The Sparkle Squad, which is an inclusive spirit team that cheers at games and different school events.

NRCS continues to grow and evolve in order to create the best educational experiences for our students. The high-quality academic programming and wide variety of extracurricular activities allow students to choose their own path. The North Ridgeville City School District is dedicated to empowering students to design their preferred future.

Seventh grade students, with the help of a professional songwriter, wrote and recorded their own song.

NRHS students of Able Not Label cut the ribbon at the grand opening of their storefront on June 29, 2023.

North Ridgeville City Schools published authors.

Students took advantage of the 60-degree November day and "Raked a Difference" for members of the North Ridgeville community.