Ridgeview Charter School

996 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

996

Total Students

80.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ridgeview Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	453
Black	201
Asian	23
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
453 (45.5 %)
White
280 (28.1 %)
Black
201 (20.2 %)
Two or More
36 (3.6 %)
Asian
23 (2.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fulton County
Phone:	(470)254-7710
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	996
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	434
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 6 305

Grade 7 319

Grade 8 372