Victory Ridge Academy

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 501 Burns Ave
       Lake Wales, FL  33853


(863) 679-3338

District: Polk

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,766 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  298

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.9%
White:
39.3%
African American:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Victory Ridge Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.9%), White (39.3%), African American (17.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Victory Ridge Academy is 19.8. 7 alternative schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Victory Ridge Academy is $26,766, which is the 5th highest among 5 alternative schools in the Polk School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Victory Ridge Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 60th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Victory Ridge Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 16 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 4 28
2008 30 2 0 10 0 n/a n/a 7 49
2009 45 7 0 14 1 n/a n/a 6 73
2010 59 17 0 11 1 n/a n/a 5 93
2011 83 24 0 22 1 0 3 0 133
2012 92 35 3 37 1 0 5 0 173
2013 96 34 1 48 0 0 7 0 186
2014 102 39 2 55 0 0 7 0 205
2015 107 36 1 62 1 0 3 0 210
2016 111 48 1 68 2 0 5 0 235
2017 108 43 2 65 2 0 7 0 227
2018 107 38 2 74 1 0 8 0 230
2019 110 46 1 91 1 2 5 0 256
2020 119 46 1 102 0 0 6 0 274
2021 108 46 2 113 0 0 6 0 275
2022 129 42 3 107 0 2 7 0 290
2023 117 51 2 119 0 1 8 0 298

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 Victory Ridge Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 28 2.0 14.0 45.8
2008 49 3.0 16.3 42.9
2009 73 6.4 13.3 40.3
2010 93 9.0 10.3 71.6
2011 133 19.0 7.0 72.2
2012 173 27.0 6.4 75.1
2013 186 22.0 8.4 73.1
2014 205 29.0 7.0 49.8
2015 210 30.0 7.0 6.2
2016 235 24.0 9.7 59.6
2017 227 30.0 7.5 3.5
2018 230 31.0 7.4 52.6
2019 256 17.0 15.0 57.4
2020 274 17.0 16.1 51.5
2021 275 18.0 15.2 50.5
2022 290 18.0 16.1 56.2
2023 298 15.0 19.8 54

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 Victory Ridge Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 28 2.0 14.0 45.8
2008 49 3.0 16.3 42.9
2009 73 6.4 13.3 40.3
2010 93 9.0 10.3 71.6
2011 133 19.0 7.0 72.2
2012 173 27.0 6.4 75.1
2013 186 22.0 8.4 73.1
2014 205 29.0 7.0 49.8
2015 210 30.0 7.0 6.2
2016 235 24.0 9.7 59.6
2017 227 30.0 7.5 3.5
2018 230 31.0 7.4 52.6
2019 256 17.0 15.0 57.4
2020 274 17.0 16.1 51.5
2021 275 18.0 15.2 50.5
2022 290 18.0 16.1 56.2
2023 298 15.0 19.8 54

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 Victory Ridge Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,616 (7.6%) $19,604 (92.4%) $21,220
2019 $1,496 (4.0%) $36,193 (96.0%) $37,689
2020 $1,545 (6.4%) $22,778 (93.6%) $24,323
2021 $1,670 (6.5%) $23,884 (93.5%) $25,554
2022 $1,813 (6.8%) $24,954 (93.2%) $26,766

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Victory Ridge Academy

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students256298
 16.4%
African American4651
 10.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic91119
 30.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White110117
 6.4%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.4%54%
 3.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 298 students attended Victory Ridge Academy.

Students at Victory Ridge Academy are 40% Hispanic, 39% White, 17% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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