- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120030002494
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Orange Park · Resource Index
- 32
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Ridgeview High School held near 1,782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 101.0 → 99.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 120030002494 · Orange Park, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,792 enr · 17.7:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
Ridgeview High School held near 1,782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 101.0 → 99.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ridgeview High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakleaf High S
Oakleaf High School
2,307 students
- Middleburg Hig
Middleburg High School
1,866 students
- Orange Park Hi
Orange Park High School
1,844 students
- This school
Ridgeview High School
1,792 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
1,776 students
- Fleming Island
Fleming Island High School
1,765 students
What this shows Ridgeview High School reports 1,792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgeview High School compares
Ridgeview 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,252
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
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.
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
District finance for Clay reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,792 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,828 (2022-23) → 1,782 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
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 32/100 (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 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.
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.