Ridge Community High School

Ridge Community High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
500 Orchid Dr,  Davenport, FL
Polk County Public Schools
3.9
3.0
2,666 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Stephen Ely
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
121
Full Time Teachers
121
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
490
Verbal
540
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
21
Reading
23
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
18.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
372:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Hispanic
64.6%
Black
22.2%
White
10.5%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Central Florida 674 Students
Valencia College 484 Students
University of South Florida 471 Students
University of Florida 395 Students
Florida State University 366 Students
Polk State College 315 Students
University of Miami 271 Students
Florida Southern College 258 Students
Florida International University 246 Students
University of North Florida 225 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 170 Students
Business 120 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 104 Students
Psychology 97 Students
Biology 96 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 67 Students
Criminology 50 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 48 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 523 Reviews
3.0 Alum
4/4/2025
i was transferred on my last year of high school so i wasn't able to get the full experience, but my time there was enjoyable. the teachers were nice, the classes wasn't too challenging, and the school lunch are moderate.
4.0 Senior
6/9/2024
This was my 1 year in a half is at this school for a student first time in the united state .I had some teachers help me through my grades and was patient with me .Guiding me through everything.My intense reading teacher was the best really supportive help me pass my reading test .Basketball team for girls save my life the coaches was the best help me through stuff and made me lurn so much stuff .
4.0 Senior
4/19/2024
Overall my experience at ridge Community High school is great, because I have had great teachers over the years, have learned a lot about leadership and expanding my on knowledge for the real world.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 23 Reviews
1.0 student
3/11/2025
As a result the school as a whole should receive an update as the teachers lack education and knowledge of teaching as well as in the student parking lot unfair to many students who got priorities and can’t seem to complete them due to the gate always being closed only being able to be open when the...
1.0 parent
1/15/2025
This school is a complete and utter disappointment. My child dreads going to school each day and comes home exhausted and uninspired. The teachers seem overwhelmed and disengaged, and the curriculum is outdated and irrelevant. My child is not learning anything meaningful and is falling behind academ...
1.0 other
1/16/2020
Awful, they don't care about nothing or no one. Very little staff is there because they love there profession. Every one else is for a paid check. An have the nerve to go on rally's to get better paid of 43,000.00 a year.
5.0 student
12/29/2018
It’s been amazing here the students and teachers are the best

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Ridge Community High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Davenport, FL and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 2,666 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Ridge Community High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Pact Christian Academy, Davenport Christian Preparatory School, New Direction Academy, and more. Learn more about what Davenport has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ridge Community High School.

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