Below Average
#2926 of 3,778 schools in FL
Ridge Technical Academy
High School · Polk · Winter Haven, FL
A Polk high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7700 STATE ROAD 544, Winter Haven, FL 33881
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ridge Technical Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2020–2021).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 2 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ridge Technical Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,786/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winter Haven), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,867
Median home value
$177,400
Median rent
$1,153/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33881; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Teen Parent ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Esthers School Inc - Haines CityPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Haines City Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 2,914 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Polk
- Schools in district
- 167
- Rank in district
- #104 of 155
- District spending per student
- $11,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ridge Technical Academy is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ridge Technical Academy
Ridge Technical Academy is a public high school in Winter Haven, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 143 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,926 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ridge Technical Academy
What grades does Ridge Technical Academy serve?
Ridge Technical Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Ridge Technical Academy?
Ridge Technical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Technical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Technical Academy is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridge Technical Academy rank in FL?
Ridge Technical Academy ranks #2,926 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ridge Technical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ridge Technical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ridge Technical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridge Technical Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021).
Is Ridge Technical Academy a charter school?
No, Ridge Technical Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridge Technical Academy a Title I school?
No, Ridge Technical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridge Technical Academy?
60.1% of students at Ridge Technical Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (863) 419-3060
- Area population (ZIP 33881)
- 39,189
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33881; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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