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Ridge Community High School

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Ridge Community High School

Davenport, Florida

2,711 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(863)419-3315School Website

2,711

Students

23.4:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,030

B

out of 1600
Average
Avg ACT Score

21

B

out of 36
Average
AP Courses

11

B+

courses offered
Good
AP Enrollment

25%

C

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

C+

students per teacher
Below Avg
Graduation Rate

78%

A-

Good
Reading Proficiency

40%

B-

Average
Math Proficiency

25%

C

Below Avg
This Week at Ridge Community – October 30, 2026

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Academic Grades

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Academic Pathways

Explore 64 courses in the 2025-26 catalog for Ridge Community High School

Advanced Placement

The Advanced Placement program at RCHS provides students a rigorous college preparation curriculum that is designed to grow student's critical thinking and analysis skills. Courses are offered in English, mathematics, history, art and science.

Dual Enrollment

Students can earn college credits towards their associates degree with no tuition cost. Courses are available in the humanities, math and sciences, as well as additional Polk State College courses as they are offered.

World Literature

Students study various time periods of world literature in preparation for the Florida Standards Assessment.

American Literature

Students study various time periods of American literature in preparation for the Florida Standards Assessment.

British Literature

Students study various time periods of British literature in preparation for the Florida Standards Assessment.

Reading Support Courses

Students who require additional support in reading skills can take reading courses to support them in the required skills to be proficient in the standards.

AP English Language
11-12

Advanced Placement course in English Language for 11th and 12th grade students.

AP English Literature
11-12

Advanced Placement course in English Literature for 11th and 12th grade students.

Intensive Mathematics

The Mathematics Department at Ridge Community High School focuses on enhancing student's mathematical skills and promotes problem solving and critical thinking.

Algebra

Part of the Mathematics department at Ridge Community High School.

Algebra II

Part of the Mathematics department at Ridge Community High School.

Geometry

Part of the Mathematics department at Ridge Community High School.

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Ridge Community High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT 8/9 — Fall

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT/NMSQT — Fall

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

SAT — School Day - Fall

Testing window

November 6, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline
+53 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

November 30, 2026 – December 18, 2026

EOC — Winter Administration

Testing window
FL

November 30, 2026 – January 22, 2027

FAST — PM2 Grades K-10

Testing window
FL

March 29, 2027 – April 9, 2027

FAST — Writing Grades 4-10

Testing window
FL

May 3, 2027 – May 28, 2027

EOC — Spring Administration

Testing window
FL

May 3, 2027 – May 28, 2027

FAST — PM3 Grades 3-10

Testing window
FL

June 21, 2027 – June 25, 2027

EOC — Summer Administration Window 1

Testing window
FL
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After Ridge Community High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

University of Central Florida

2

Valencia College

3

University of South Florida

4

University of Florida

5

Florida State University

6

Polk State College

7

University of Miami

8

Florida Southern College

Popular Majors
1

Nursing

2

Business

3

Psychology

4

Biology

5

Pre-Medicine Studies

6

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

7

Criminology

8

Nursing Science, Education, and Practice

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School Details
Address

500 Orchid Dr, Davenport, FL 33837

Phone

(863)419-3315

Website

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District

Polk County Public Schools

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