RIDGE TECHNICAL ACADEMY vs DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL has a higher overall rating of 4.8/10 compared to 3.9/10. DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL is significantly larger with 812 students, about 5.7× the size of RIDGE TECHNICAL ACADEMY (143). In math proficiency, DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL leads at 30.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
RIDGE TECHNICAL ACADEMY
Winter Haven, FL
3.9/10
High School6th – 12th
143 students
DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
Lake Alfred, FL
4.8/10
High School9th – 12thCharter
812 students
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| Metric | RIDGE TECHNICAL ACADEMY | DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.9 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Growth Score | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.1% | 70.9% |
| Environment Score | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| State Rank | #3,585 of 3,811 | #3,220 of 3,811 |
| State Percentile | 6th | 16th |
Test Scores
| Subject | RIDGE TECHNICAL ACADEMY | DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 30.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | — | 45.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | RIDGE TECHNICAL ACADEMY | DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 6th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 143 | 812 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.1% | 70.9% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | <50% | 90–94% |
| District | POLK | POLK |
| City | Winter Haven | Lake Alfred |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Winter Haven (33881) | Lake Alfred (33850) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,867 | $53,877 |
| Median Home Value | $177,400 | $215,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,153 | $1,072 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 18.0% | 24.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | 10.7% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 30 min |