RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

www.ridgecommunityhigh.com/

2,711 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,711

Total Students

116.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	1,750
Black	602
Asian	31
Two or More	29
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,750 (64.6 %)
Black
602 (22.2 %)
White
285 (10.5 %)
Asian
31 (1.1 %)
Two or More
29 (1.1 %)
American Indian
9 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)419-3315
Website:	http://www.ridgecommunityhigh.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,623
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 799

Grade 10 670

Grade 11 726

Grade 12 516