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 2014–2015 school year, Ridgeview is currently rated an A-school on the FCAT 2.0 grading scale.
Serving 1,782 students in grades 9-12, Ridgeview High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,782 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Ridgeview High School's student population of 1,782 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,782 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Ridgeview High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview High School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2029 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
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
20%
37%
Black
21%
21%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview High School's ranking?
Ridgeview High School is ranked #2029 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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, Oakleaf High School, Middleburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% 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 97%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ridgeview High School?
1,782 students attend Ridgeview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ridgeview High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 20% 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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