Ridgway Area School District

The Ridgway Area School District is a rural public school district serving parts of Elk County, Pennsylvania. It encompasses the communities of Ridgway, Ridgway Township, Spring Creek Township, and Horton Township. Ridgway Area School District encompasses approximately 181 sqmi. According to 2010 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 6,558.

Students in grades K-5 attend the elementary school, those in grades 6-8 attend the middle school, and those in grades 9-12 attend the high school.

Extracurriculars
Ridgway area School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.

Sports
The District funds:


 * Boys:
 * Baseball - A
 * Basketball- AA
 * Cross country - A
 * Football - AA
 * Golf - AA
 * Soccer - A
 * Wrestling	 - AA


 * Girls:
 * Basketball - AA
 * Cross country - A
 * Golf - AA
 * Gymnastics - AAAA
 * Soccer (fall) - A
 * Softball - A
 * Volleyball - A


 * Middle school sports:


 * Boys:
 * Basketball
 * Cross country
 * Football
 * Soccer
 * Track and field
 * Wrestling


 * Girls:
 * Basketball
 * Cross country
 * Soccer (fall)
 * Track and field
 * Volleyball

According to PIAA directory February 2018

Music
Musical activities available to high school students include:
 * The "Mighty Elker" Marching Band, directed by Theresa Morley-Palmer
 * Concert Band (Class)
 * Concert Choir (Class)
 * Show Choir (Club)
 * HS Drama