Community: Ridgeland High School was opened in August 2002 by the Madison County School District, the second fastest growing school district in Mississippi. The school is located and serves students from within the city limits of Ridgeland, a suburb north of metropolitan Jackson. The area's convenient location, strong public school system, and easy access to Jackson have made Ridgeland one of the most rapidly developing areas within the metropolitan area. Accreditation: Ridgeland High School is accredited by the Mississippi Department of Education. School Control: Ridgeland High School is a part of the Madison County School District and adheres to the policies established by the school district and the Mississippi Department of Education. Description of School: Ridgeland High School is a public, four-year, comprehensive high school with a strong college-preparatory program. There are approximately 875 students in grades 9-12. Grading System: All Ridgeland High School grades are recorded as numerical grades. The letter grade equivalents are as follows: A= 94-100; B= 85-93: C= 75-84; D= 70-74; and F= below 70. The transcript of a high school student's work will show both the semester and final grades in each course. Transfer students' transcripts are recorded exactly as received from their previous school. Schedule Format: Ridgeland High School operates on an 8 period, alternating day, block- scheduling format. There are 4 block periods per day, that are 90 minutes in length. The school year is divided into two semester with each semester containing 2 nine-week grading terms.