RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the POLK school district, located in DAVENPORT, FL with about 2,851 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 124 teachers, RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, located in Davenport, Florida, serves as a comprehensive public secondary school within the Polk County Public Schools district. Known for its distinct mascot, the "Bolts," the school is committed to providing a diverse academic environment that caters to a growing community. The campus emphasizes a blend of traditional college-preparatory coursework, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond its core curriculum, RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL places a strong focus on student engagement through various athletic programs, arts initiatives, and service-oriented clubs. The school’s mission centers on fostering an inclusive culture that encourages student growth, academic excellence, and civic responsibility. By leveraging resources available through the Polk County district, the institution strives to support its diverse student body with the necessary tools and guidance to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.
For more information, contact RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL at (863) 419-3315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DAVENPORT, FL 33837-3885
(863) 419-3315
RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DAVENPORT, FL with about 2,851 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 2,851
- Teachers:
- 124
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,851 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 55.7%
- White
- 23.6%
- Black or African American
- 15.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.