Ridge Technical College
Tel:
(863) 419-3060
Ridge Technical College serves 112 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ridge Technical College places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
School Overview
Ridge Technical College's student population of 112 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Vocational school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 112 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Ridge Technical College is 0.60, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 21-39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 33% |
| Black | 9% | 22% |
| White | 50% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | ≤20% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Ridge Technical College is Ridge Teen Parent Program (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Winter Haven Ridge Teen Parent Program Alternative School Grades: 6-12 | 43 students
0.0 miles
7700 Lucerne Park Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512 0 6-12 43 - Haines City Alta Vista Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 37%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 730 students10
1.8 miles
801 Scenic Hwy S
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3235 1.8 PK-5 730 - Haines City Daniel Jenkins Academy Of Technology Middle School Magnet School
Math: 46% | Reading: 42%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 508 students10
2.3 miles
701 Ledwith Ave
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3267 2.3 6-8 508 - Lakeland Polk Virtual Franchise Grades: 6-12
2.3 miles
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 419-3342 2.3 6-12 n/a - Haines City Shelley S. Boone Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,045 student10
2.9 miles
225 22nd St S
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3302 2.9 6-8 1,045
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