Enrollment
1,792
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Orange Park, FL
Ridgeview High School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgeview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120030002494
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgeview High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Orange Park · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgeview High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Orange Park, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridgeview High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridgeview High School
Ridgeview High School is a large high school in Orange Park, Florida, enrolling 1,792 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,792 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 299 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #161.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students) and Middleburg High School (1,866 students) alongside Ridgeview High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ridgeview High School compares
Ridgeview High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,792 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,792
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Florida - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
African American 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Ridgeview High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay, which includes Ridgeview High School.
$9,847
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 53.9%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ridgeview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fleming Island High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgeview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,792 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ridgeview High School
How many students attend Ridgeview High School?
Ridgeview High School has 1,792 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orange Park, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgeview High School is 17.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgeview High School?
37.7% of students at Ridgeview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgeview High School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgeview High School is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Orange Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgeview High School?
Ridgeview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ridgeview High School rank among high schools in Orange Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgeview High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Orange Park, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Orange Park on the city page.
Is Ridgeview High School a good school?
Ridgeview High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clay?
Besides Ridgeview High School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Orange Park High School (1,844 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.
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