Ridgeview High School is a four-year public high school located in the Clay County School District. The school's mascot is the panther. Ridgeview had approximately 1,600 students for the 2014???015 school year, Ridgeview is currently rated an A-school on the FCAT 2.0 grading scale.
Serving 1,792 students in grades 9-12, Ridgeview High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,792 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgeview High School's student population of 1,792 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,792 students
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridgeview High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1576 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
38%
Black
22%
21%
White
46%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview High School's ranking?
Ridgeview High School is ranked #1576 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ridgeview High School often compared to?
Ridgeview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orange Park High School, Middleburg High School, Oakleaf High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridgeview High School?
The graduation rate of Ridgeview High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ridgeview High School?
1,792 students attend Ridgeview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ridgeview High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeview High School?
Ridgeview High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridgeview High School offer ?
Ridgeview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeview High School part of?
Ridgeview High School is part of Clay School District.
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