Ridgeway High opened in 1971 as an original member of the Memphis City Schools system, hosting students from grades 7–12.

Ridgeway has many active clubs in areas including foreign language, mathematics, science, business, government, music, art, community service, religion, and more.

Ridgeway Roadrunners hold positions in the All-West Tennessee Band, Orchestra, and Choir.

Ridgeway also have an extensive theatre program producing both a fall and spring show every year with the help of the band and choir departments.

The school also has a few special programs including Facing History and Ourselves, Ridgeway – University of Tennessee summer internships, PLATO course recovery, and Gateway exam tutoring.