Ridge Career Center is on the northeast edge of Winter Haven, Florida. Its street address is 7700 State Road 544, Winter Haven, Florida 33881. However, it is actually a short distance south of Road 544 and it can be reached via Brenton Manor Avenue, where all entrances to the school are located.
Ridge Technical College ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
23 teachers
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)21-39%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)41%
34%
Black
(19-20)12%
22%
White
(19-20)40%
37%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
4%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
33%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ridge Technical College often compared to?
Ridge Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole, Ridge Teen Parent Program by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridge Technical College?
The graduation rate of Ridge Technical College is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ridge Technical College?
70 students attend Ridge Technical College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ridge Technical College students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ridge Technical College offer ?
Ridge Technical College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Technical College part of?
Ridge Technical College is part of Polk School District.
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