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Ridgeview Global Studies Academy

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Ridgeview Global Studies Academy ranks 574 th of 2240 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

574^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Alternative Schools

Better than 74% of Florida alternative schools

Summary

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy is a K-12 school in Davenport, FL, serving 1,581 students within the Polk school district, and it stands out as a high-performing outlier in a district ranked near the bottom of the state.

Despite its "alternative" label, which often implies a school for students who have struggled elsewhere, Ridgeview delivers exceptional academic results that rival top-tier traditional schools. For example, 96% of students were proficient in Biology 1 and 97% in Civics, far exceeding both district and state averages. The school also boasts a near-perfect 100% graduation rate and a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 14.7%—less than half the state average. This success is consistent across all grade levels and subjects, from elementary math and ELA to high school end-of-course exams, suggesting a strong school-wide culture of high expectations and effective teaching.

Ridgeview achieves these results with a modest per-student spending of $9,473, making it a model of efficiency compared to other alternative schools in the area, such as Language & Literacy Academy For Learning ($23,283 per student) and New Beginnings Education Center ($26,966 per student). Its closest comparison is Osceola Science Charter School in the Osceola district, which has similar enrollment and spending but lower academic performance, especially in high school subjects like US History (87% vs. 28%). Ridgeview’s combination of high achievement, low absenteeism, and efficient spending makes it a standout choice for families seeking a rigorous and supportive learning environment.

1,581

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,473

Per pupil spending ?

43.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896

(863) 419-3171

District: Polk

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.1%

Hispanic:

41.2%

African American:

10.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 82nd percentile in 2023 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (77% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2023

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school77%

District avg52%

Florida avg63%

Elementary school

574^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 26%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

196^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 6 pts since 2017

From top 22% (2017) to top 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

85^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 3 pts since 2024

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Alternative Schools in the Polk

61^st of 70Polk among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	72.1	574 of 2240	74.4%	★★★★☆
2025	74.9	516 of 2258	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	75.4	517 of 2256	77.1%	★★★★☆
2023	83.5	328 of 2240	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	80.5	401 of 2219	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	78.9	452 of 2247	79.9%	★★★★☆
2019	84.1	312 of 2182	85.7%	★★★★☆
2018	73.7	515 of 2118	75.7%	★★★★☆
2017	77.3	444 of 2112	79.0%	★★★★☆
2016	75.9	468 of 2087	77.6%	★★★★☆
2014	78.7	389 of 2064	81.2%	★★★★☆
2013	77.2	408 of 2029	79.9%	★★★★☆
2012	74.6	471 of 1984	76.3%	★★★★☆
2011	73.5	506 of 1985	74.5%	★★★★☆
2010	66.7	663 of 1919	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.2	626 of 1847	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	75.6	398 of 1789	77.8%	★★★★☆
2007	71.4	499 of 1786	72.1%	★★★★☆
2006	62.2	653 of 1688	61.3%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	80.1	196 of 1216	83.9%	★★★★☆
2025	76.0	262 of 1205	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	74.4	270 of 1196	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	78.3	217 of 1177	81.6%	★★★★☆
2022	81.9	182 of 1148	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	79.9	196 of 1136	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	77.0	232 of 1099	78.9%	★★★★☆
2018	67.6	311 of 1035	70.0%	★★★★☆
2017	76.0	225 of 1031	78.2%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	77.5	85 of 838	89.9%	★★★★☆
2025	77.1	96 of 844	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	74.9	104 of 807	87.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics97%+20 vs state

Biology 196%+22 vs state

US History87%+13 vs state

Algebra 177%+14 vs state

Math76%+14 vs state

English Language Arts75%+14 vs state

Geometry72%+16 vs state

Science62%+6 vs state

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What people are saying

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

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2026)								FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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	1,581	90	17.5	43.8%	666 (42.1%)	173 (10.9%)	652 (41.2%)	47 (3.0%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	37 (2.3%)								(n/a)	77.0	64.0	68.0	79.0	74.0	78.0	78.0	82.0	74.0	76.0	62.0	82.0	88.0	67.0	66.0	52.0	77.0	72.0	96.0	87.0	97.0	$9,473	$602	$8,871
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	175	19	9.2	68.0%	59 (33.7%)	30 (17.1%)	81 (46.3%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)																						$40,377	$11,971	$28,406
New Beginnings Education Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	2599 West Vine St	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 348-4466	179	16	11.1	65.9%	17 (9.5%)	50 (27.9%)	106 (59.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)				15.0	33.0	14.0	20.0	19.0				15.0	29.0	13.0		6.0	4.0	9.0	24.0	32.0	26.0	$26,966	$1,754	$25,211
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	111 E Monument Ave	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(407) 392-0685	745	28	26.6	37.6%	253 (34.0%)	199 (26.7%)	260 (34.9%)	14 (1.9%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.2%)								(n/a)	34.0	28.0	33.0	36.0	36.0	37.0	42.0	28.0	10.0	8.0	3.0	13.0	17.0	9.0	10.0	15.0	10.0	10.0	43.0	28.0	29.0	$10,330	$00	$10,330
Osceola Science Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2849 N John Young Pkwy	Kissimmee	34741	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 697-4040	1,158	40	28.9	49.6%	180 (15.5%)	93 (8.0%)	729 (63.0%)	109 (9.4%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (3.3%)								(n/a)	73.0	72.0	74.0	74.0	62.0	69.0	40.0	60.0	81.0	66.0	67.0	61.0	72.0	74.0	64.0	72.0	69.0	89.0	92.0		78.0	$9,010	$00	$9,010
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	222 East Central Ave	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 268-2903	332	13	25.5	85.5%	94 (28.3%)	84 (25.3%)	144 (43.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)								(n/a)	0.0	0.0	9.0	20.0	0.0	11.0	0.0	7.0	0.0	0.0	0.0		7.0	0.0	0.0	5.0	5.0		21.0		13.0	$23,283	$1,994	$21,289
Hospital/Homebound Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	805 Bill Beck Blvd	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	No	(407) 343-8703	2	0			1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeview Global Studies Academy

How many students attend Ridgeview Global Studies Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,581 students attended Ridgeview Global Studies Academy.

Is Ridgeview Global Studies Academy a good school?

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy ranks 574^th of 2240 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Ridgeview Global Studies Academy in?

Polk

What is the racial makeup of Ridgeview Global Studies Academy?

Students at Ridgeview Global Studies Academy are 42% White, 41% Hispanic, 11% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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