VICTORY RIDGE ACADEMY

POLK
501 BURNS AVE
LAKE WALES, FL 33853
Charter School 321 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Victory Ridge Academy, located in Lake Wales, Florida, is a specialized educational institution dedicated to serving students with unique learning needs. Formerly known as Our Children’s Academy, the school focuses on providing a supportive and therapeutic environment for children who may face challenges in traditional classroom settings. Their approach integrates academic instruction with individualized support services to help students build confidence, social skills, and the foundational knowledge necessary for their personal and educational development.

The academy emphasizes a holistic model that prioritizes the emotional and behavioral well-being of its students alongside their scholastic achievements. By fostering a small-group atmosphere and utilizing tailored curricula, Victory Ridge Academy aims to bridge the gap for students with various disabilities or developmental needs. Through their commitment to specialized education, the school serves as a vital resource for families in the Lake Wales community seeking a compassionate, structured, and goal-oriented learning experience for their children.
321
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    143 (44.5%)
  • White
    113 (35.2%)
  • Black
    55 (17.1%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: POLK
Phone: (863)679-3338
Website: http://victoryridgeacademy.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 197
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 49
Kindergarten 33
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 12
Grade 9 15
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 50
Gender Ratio