- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davenport, FL
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview Global Studies Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159004437Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Global Studies Academy ranks #1 of 8 schools in Davenport, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy held near 1,573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 120159004437 · Davenport, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,581 enr · 18.2:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy held near 1,573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy 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
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
1,581 students
What this shows Ridgeview Global Studies Academy reports 1,581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeview Global Studies Academy compares
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,581 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,581
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Florida - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
African American 10.9%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Ridgeview Global Studies Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeview Global Studies Academy'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
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
How many students attend Ridgeview Global Studies Academy?
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy has 1,581 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davenport, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,551 (2022-23) → 1,573 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy is 18.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy?
45.3% of students at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview Global Studies Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Davenport, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview Global Studies Academy?
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgeview Global Studies Academy rank among schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview Global Studies Academy ranks #1 of 8 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 schools in Davenport on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Ridgeview Global Studies Academy, 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.