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.
Serving 10 students in grades 6-12, Ridge Teen Parent Program 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge Teen Parent Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ridge Teen Parent Program's student population of 10 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1978
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ridge Teen Parent Program is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Black
60%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)<50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ridge Teen Parent Program often compared to?
Ridge Teen Parent Programis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Technical College 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 <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ridge Teen Parent Program?
The graduation rate of Ridge Teen Parent Program is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend Ridge Teen Parent Program?
10 students attend Ridge Teen Parent Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ridge Teen Parent Program students are Black, and 40% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Ridge Teen Parent Program offer ?
Ridge Teen Parent Program offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Teen Parent Program part of?
Ridge Teen Parent Program is part of Polk School District.
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