Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Victory Ridge Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Victory Ridge Academy's student population of 321 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Rankings
Victory Ridge Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Victory Ridge Academy is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3534 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
45%
38%
Black
17%
21%
White
35%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Polk School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Victory Ridge Academy's ranking?
Victory Ridge Academy is ranked #3534 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Victory Ridge Academy?
The graduation rate of Victory Ridge Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Victory Ridge Academy?
321 students attend Victory Ridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Victory Ridge Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Victory Ridge Academy?
Victory Ridge Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Victory Ridge Academy offer ?
Victory Ridge Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Victory Ridge Academy part of?
Victory Ridge Academy is part of Polk School District.
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