- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Wales, FL
Victory Ridge Academy
Federal NCES profile for Victory Ridge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159005350Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Victory Ridge Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Lake Wales · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Victory Ridge Academy has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Victory Ridge Academy ranks #7 of 7 schools in Lake Wales, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Victory Ridge Academy grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 120159005350 · Lake Wales, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
321 enr · 21.4:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Victory Ridge Academy grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Victory Ridge 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 321
Victory Ridge Academy
321 students
What this shows Victory Ridge Academy reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Victory Ridge Academy compares
Victory Ridge Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
White 35.2%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Victory Ridge Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Victory Ridge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Victory Ridge 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Victory Ridge Academy
How many students attend Victory Ridge Academy?
Victory Ridge Academy has 321 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Lake Wales, FL. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Victory Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Victory Ridge Academy is 21.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Victory Ridge Academy?
50.0% of students at Victory Ridge Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Victory Ridge Academy?
The largest demographic group at Victory Ridge Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment, in Lake Wales, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Victory Ridge Academy?
Victory Ridge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Victory Ridge Academy rank among schools in Lake Wales?
By Resource Investment Index, Victory Ridge Academy ranks #7 of 7 schools in Lake Wales, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lake Wales on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Victory Ridge 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.