RIDGE TECHNICAL ACADEMY
RIDGE TECHNICAL ACADEMY is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in WINTER HAVEN, FL. Administered by POLK, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 103 enrolled students across grades 06 through 12.
Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 8.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1, which is lower than the typical national public school average. Approximately 68.9% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 71 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.
Located at 7700 STATE ROAD 544 in WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881, RIDGE TECHNICAL ACADEMY serves families zoned within the POLK attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic | 53 |
| Black | 17 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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Hispanic53 (51.5%)
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White32 (31.1%)
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Black17 (16.5%)
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Two or More1 (1.0%)
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | POLK |
| Phone: | (863)419-3060 |
| Website: | http://www.polkedpathways.com/ridge-technical-college/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 103 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 8.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 71 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 2 |
| Grade 9 | 1 |
| Grade 10 | 6 |
| Grade 11 | 34 |
| Grade 12 | 60 |
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 31 | 30.1% |
| Male | 72 | 69.9% |