Ridge Technical Academy serves 48 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge Technical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridge Technical Academy's student population of 48 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ridge Technical Academy is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
36%
Black
15%
21%
White
37%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Ridge Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Ridge Technical Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ridge Technical Academy?
48 students attend Ridge Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ridge Technical Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Technical Academy?
Ridge Technical Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ridge Technical Academy offer ?
Ridge Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ridge Technical Academy part of?
Ridge Technical Academy is part of Polk School District.
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