Ridge Technical Academy serves 84 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridge Technical Academy's student population of 84 students has grown by 50% 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
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ridge Technical Academy is 0.63, 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%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
35%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
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 87%.
How many students attend Ridge Technical Academy?
84 students attend Ridge Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ridge Technical Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 2% 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 11:1, 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
What school district is Ridge Technical Academy part of?
Ridge Technical Academy is part of Polk School District.
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