North Ridgeville City Schools is excited to share more details about the future home of North Ridgeville High School. This transformational project will create expanded opportunities for learning, student involvement, the arts, athletics, and community partnerships for generations to come.

The new high school will span 341,805 square feet and include two large, two-story academic wings, along with versatile flex spaces designed for collaborative group work and quiet individual study. Key features of the building will include:

• A 1,610-seat Performing Arts Center

• A 1,750-seat Competition Gymnasium

• An eight-lane natatorium for instruction, training, and competition

Expanded Student Experiences

The new high school will provide enhanced opportunities for students to get involved, develop leadership skills, and gain real-world experience through expanded academic, arts, athletic, and extracurricular programming.

The building’s specialized spaces will support new course offerings, including Theater Production, Set Design & Construction, and Costume Design. The natatorium will also create opportunities to introduce courses focused on Lifeguard Certification, Water Safety, and Swim Instruction.

Revenue-Generating Opportunities

In addition to serving our students, several spaces within the new high school may create opportunities to support the district’s long-term sustainability. Potential community uses include:

• Performing Arts Center rentals for local dance companies, theater groups, and community organizations

• Pool rentals for local and regional swim teams

Construction Progress

Several major milestones have already been completed, including preparation of the building pad, approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price, completion of the bidding process, and hiring of subcontractors.

The next phases of construction include building concrete foundations; coordinating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; installing underground electrical and plumbing; and completing waterline service taps.

We look forward to sharing continued updates as the new North Ridgeville High School takes shape.