RIDGEVIEW CHARTER SCHOOL

Ridgeview Charter School is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Fulton County school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 1,141 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 83 teachers, Ridgeview Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Ridgeview Charter School, located in the Sandy Springs area of Atlanta, is a public charter middle school serving students in grades 6–8. As part of the Fulton County School System, it operates with a focus on providing a rigorous academic environment while fostering a strong sense of community. The school is well-regarded for its diverse student body and its commitment to integrating technology and project-based learning into the classroom to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ridgeview emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a wide variety of extracurricular offerings, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and community involvement, which supports its mission to create a collaborative and inclusive educational space. By balancing high academic standards with enrichment opportunities, Ridgeview Charter School aims to cultivate critical thinkers who are prepared to engage as responsible members of their community.

For more information, contact Ridgeview Charter School at (470) 254-7710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5340 S Trimble Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
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RIDGEVIEW CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Atlanta, GA with about 1,141 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
District:
Fulton County
Total Students:
1,141
Teachers:
83.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,141 students

Hispanic/Latino
48.1%
White
31.2%
Black or African American
16.5%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
2.1%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.