- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Davenport, FL
Ridge Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159004179
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Community High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge Community High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Community High School ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Davenport, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Ridge Community High School held near 2,666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 116.0 → 121.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 120159004179 · Davenport, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,632 enr · 22.7:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Ridge Community High School held near 2,666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 116.0 → 121.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ridge Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- This school
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- Bartow Senior
Bartow Senior High School
2,276 students
What this shows Ridge Community High School reports 2,632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge Community High School compares
Ridge Community High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,632 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,632
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 369 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
African American 22.6%
White 8.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Ridge Community High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridge Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartow Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,276
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,632 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Community High School
How many students attend Ridge Community High School?
Ridge Community High School has 2,632 students enrolled. It is a high school in Davenport, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,711 (2022-23) → 2,666 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Community High School is 22.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge Community High School?
47.5% of students at Ridge Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Community High School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Davenport, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Community High School?
Ridge Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridge Community High School rank among public schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Community High School ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Davenport, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Davenport on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Ridge Community High School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.