Ridge Career Center is on the northeast edge of Winter Haven, Florida. Its street address is 7700 State Road 544, Winter Haven, Florida 33881. However, it is actually a short distance south of Road 544 and it can be reached via Brenton Manor Avenue, where all entrances to the school are located.
Ridge Technical Academy serves 103 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridge Technical Academy's student population of 103 students has grown by 83% 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1978
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ridge Technical Academy is 0.62, 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)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Hispanic
51%
38%
Black
17%
21%
White
31%
34%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
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 88%.
How many students attend Ridge Technical Academy?
103 students attend Ridge Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ridge Technical Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 1% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridge Technical Academy offer ?
Ridge Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Technical Academy part of?
Ridge Technical Academy is part of Polk School District.
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