Is Ridgeview Global Studies Academy a good school?

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy ranks 517 th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ridgeview Global Studies Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,551 students attended Ridgeview Global Studies Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Ridgeview Global Studies Academy?

Students at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy are 43% White, 41% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy

Summary:

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy is a public charter school located in Davenport, Florida, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 1,551 students. The school is part of the Polk District, which is ranked 57th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy stands out with its impressive 98.1% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school also outperforms the Polk District and Florida state averages across a wide range of academic measures, including EOC exams, Statewide Science assessments, and FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) tests in English Language Arts and Math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ridgeview's proficiency rates are projected to be 92% in EOC Biology 1, 86% in EOC US History, and 85% in EOC Civics, compared to the Polk District's 58%, 59%, and 72%, respectively, and the Florida state's 67%, 68%, and 67%. Ridgeview also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 15.9% compared to the district's 20.3%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Language & Literacy Academy For Learning and Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy, Ridgeview stands out with its higher academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism, and better student-teacher ratio. Language & Literacy Academy For Learning, for example, has significantly lower proficiency rates across various assessments and a much higher chronic absenteeism rate of 57.9%. Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy, while having some strong academic performance in certain areas, has a much smaller student population of only 16 students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896

(863) 419-3171

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
517^th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,729

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 1,551

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.3%

Hispanic:

41.0%

African American:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ridgeview Global Studies Academy ranks better than 77.1% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.43. (See more...)

Compare Details Ridgeview Global Studies Academy ranks better than 77.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.36. (See more...)

Compare Details Ridgeview Global Studies Academy ranks better than 87.1% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.92. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Ridgeview Global Studies Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Ridgeview Global Studies Academy has the largest alternative school student body size in the Polk School District. Racial makeup is: White (43.3%), Hispanic (41%), African American (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy is 17.8. 5 alternative schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ridgeview Global Studies Academy employs 87 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy is $8,729. 7 alternative schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview Global Studies Academy 270^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Ridgeview Global Studies Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview Global Studies Academy 104^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Ridgeview Global Studies Academy in the ranking list.)

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ridgeview Global Studies Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	62.16	653^rd	1688	61.3%
2007	71.45	499^th	1786	72.1%
2008	75.59	398^th	1789	77.8%
2009	66.21	626^th	1847	66.1%
2010	66.71	663^rd	1919	65.5%
2011	73.52	506^th	1985	74.5%
2012	74.63	471^st	1984	76.3%
2013	77.19	408^th	2029	79.9%
2014	78.71	389^th	2064	81.2%
2016	75.94	468^th	2087	77.6%
2017	77.25	444^th	2112	79.0%
2018	73.70	515^th	2118	75.7%
2019	84.10	312^th	2182	85.7%
2021	78.90	452^nd	2247	79.9%
2022	80.46	401^st	2219	81.9%
2023	83.49	328^th	2240	85.4%
2024	75.43	517^th	2256	77.1%

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	76.00	225^th	1031	78.2%
2018	67.56	311^th	1035	70.0%
2019	76.97	232^nd	1099	78.9%
2021	79.95	196^th	1136	82.7%
2022	81.92	182^nd	1148	84.1%
2023	78.31	217^th	1177	81.6%
2024	74.36	270^th	1196	77.4%

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	74.92	104^th	807	87.1%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, January 3, 2022

Excellent school! Teachers are friendly, well educated and great with the students. Curriculum is well planned out. Close Quote

by a teacher
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Yeaaaahhhhhhhh Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ridgeview Global Studies Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	316	92	6	135	1	n/a	n/a	0	550
2002	352	68	11	160	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
2003	352	68	11	160	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
2004	406	83	14	208	1	n/a	n/a	0	712
2005	380	97	20	241	2	n/a	n/a	0	740
2006	351	100	20	233	1	n/a	n/a	0	705
2007	267	93	19	215	0	n/a	n/a	80	674
2008	243	96	23	232	0	n/a	n/a	77	671
2009	301	90	25	288	3	n/a	n/a	97	804
2010	290	100	27	311	3	n/a	n/a	79	810
2011	304	78	28	363	12	0	31	0	816
2012	311	99	30	368	10	3	24	0	845
2013	330	97	33	353	12	2	23	0	850
2014	353	83	29	355	6	2	22	0	850
2015	367	82	24	362	1	3	14	0	853
2016	409	100	28	418	1	5	23	0	984
2017	508	92	32	454	2	8	30	0	1126
2018	569	100	35	503	2	9	39	0	1257
2019	542	122	37	507	3	9	39	0	1259
2020	586	144	37	551	1	7	34	0	1360
2021	615	152	44	576	2	8	42	0	1439
2022	624	162	44	610	2	6	36	0	1484
2023	671	153	47	636	2	5	37	0	1551

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	550	31.0	17.7	58.2
2002	591	38.0	15.6	62.1
2003	591	38.0	15.6	62.1
2004	712	44.0	16.2	54.4
2005	740	45.0	16.4	47.8
2006	705	46.0	15.3	45.8
2007	674	44.0	15.3	53.2
2008	671	46.0	14.6	51.5
2009	804	63.5	14.9	57
2010	810	62.0	13.0	66.5
2011	816	56.0	14.5	58.5
2012	845	60.0	14.0	61.4
2013	850	56.0	15.1	61.2
2014	850	55.0	15.4	60.7
2015	853	6.0	142.1	65.5
2016	984	63.0	15.6	65.4
2017	1126	79.0	14.2	61
2018	1257	89.0	14.1	60.4
2019	1259	72.0	17.4	41.1
2020	1360	77.0	17.6	38.1
2021	1439	79.0	18.2	46
2022	1484	88.0	16.8	49.5
2023	1551	87.0	17.8	50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ridgeview Global Studies Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	550	31.0	17.7	58.2
2002	591	38.0	15.6	62.1
2003	591	38.0	15.6	62.1
2004	712	44.0	16.2	54.4
2005	740	45.0	16.4	47.8
2006	705	46.0	15.3	45.8
2007	674	44.0	15.3	53.2
2008	671	46.0	14.6	51.5
2009	804	63.5	14.9	57
2010	810	62.0	13.0	66.5
2011	816	56.0	14.5	58.5
2012	845	60.0	14.0	61.4
2013	850	56.0	15.1	61.2
2014	850	55.0	15.4	60.7
2015	853	6.0	142.1	65.5
2016	984	63.0	15.6	65.4
2017	1126	79.0	14.2	61
2018	1257	89.0	14.1	60.4
2019	1259	72.0	17.4	41.1
2020	1360	77.0	17.6	38.1
2021	1439	79.0	18.2	46
2022	1484	88.0	16.8	49.5
2023	1551	87.0	17.8	50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgeview Global Studies Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$375 (3.2%)	$11,209 (96.8%)	$11,584
2019	$173 (1.6%)	$10,643 (98.4%)	$10,815
2020	$197 (2.7%)	$7,070 (97.3%)	$7,267
2021	$472 (5.9%)	$7,544 (94.1%)	$8,016
2022	$1,495 (14.0%)	$9,192 (86.0%)	$10,688
2023	$2,007 (23.0%)	$6,722 (77.0%)	$8,729

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgeview Global Studies Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 312^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 328^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.3%
Ranks 232^nd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 217^th of 1177 Middle schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	71	76	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	74	75	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	79	81	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	78	74	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	75	73	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	79	61	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	71	64	7%
5th Grade Science (Polk)	45	39	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	77	70	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	43	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	76	60	16%
6th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	47	37	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	72	77	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	42	38	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	62	70	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	39	35	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	74	78	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	41	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	51	60	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	35	32	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	50	43	7%
8th Grade Science (Polk)	41	33	8%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	100	80	20%
End of Course Biology 1 (Polk)	54	50	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course Civics (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	73	83	10%
End of Course Civics (Polk)	70	65	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	98	66	32%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Polk)	51	41	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Ridgeview Global Studies Academy)	92	71	21%
End of Course Geometry (Polk)	54	37	17%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1259	1551	23.2%
African American	122	153	25.4%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	37	47	27%
Hispanic	507	636	25.4%
Pacific Islander	9	5	44.4%
White	542	671	23.8%
Two or More Races	39	37	5.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.1%	50%	8.9%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1000 Dunson Rd	Davenport	33896	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 419-3171	1,551	87	17.8	50.0%	671 (43.3%)	153 (9.9%)	636 (41.0%)	47 (3.0%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	37 (2.4%)								(n/a)	65.0	67.0	60.0	72.0	63.0	70.0	77.0	78.0	78.0	71.0	62.0	75.0	71.0	57.0	60.0	42.0	60.0	60.0	92.0	86.0	85.0	$8,729	$2,007	$6,722
Karen M. Siegel Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	935 Evenhouse Rd	Lake Alfred	33850	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 965-5566	161	24	6.7	44.7%	62 (38.5%)	28 (17.4%)	63 (39.1%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)																						$42,147	$10,522	$31,625
New Beginnings Education Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	2599 West Vine St	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 348-4466	252	23	10.9	64.3%	32 (12.7%)	66 (26.2%)	150 (59.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)				7.0	17.0	9.0	22.0	21.0				7.0	26.0	8.0		6.0	4.0	3.0	23.0	17.0	11.0	$17,985	$2,728	$15,257
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	330 Ave C SE	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 268-2903	282	21	13.4	99.6%	69 (24.5%)	88 (31.2%)	118 (41.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)								(n/a)	0.0	8.0		9.0	3.0	10.0	0.0		0.0	8.0		0.0	6.0	0.0		5.0	0.0		0.0		9.0	$16,917	$3,670	$13,247
Hospital/Homebound Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	805 Bill Beck Blvd	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	No	(407) 343-8703	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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