RIDGEVIEW GLOBAL STUDIES ACADEMY

Charter School 1,581 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy, located in Davenport, Florida, is a public charter school that emphasizes a globally-focused curriculum designed to prepare students for success in an interconnected world. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the academy integrates rigorous academic standards with international perspectives. By prioritizing cultural awareness and a broad worldview, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are not only academically proficient but also socially responsible and culturally competent citizens.

The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment where character development is considered just as vital as academic achievement. With a commitment to "global studies," the curriculum often incorporates interdisciplinary projects that encourage students to explore complex issues from multiple viewpoints. By providing a structured yet enriching learning environment, Ridgeview Global Studies Academy seeks to equip its students with the critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills necessary to thrive in high school and beyond.

1,581

Total Students

90.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGEVIEW GLOBAL STUDIES ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	666
Hispanic	652
Black	173
Asian	47
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
666 (42.1%)
Hispanic
652 (41.2%)
Black
173 (10.9%)
Asian
47 (3.0%)
Two or More
37 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)419-3171
Website:	http://theridgeviewacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	598
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 139

Grade 3 146

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 132

Grade 6 126

Grade 7 124

Grade 8 124

Grade 9 113

Grade 10 94