General Information

Ridge Community High School is a beautiful campus located in Davenport,
Florida, with an enrollment of over 2400 students. The campus offers several
academies for students: Medical, ELITE Teaching, Engineering, Construction,
and Vet Assisting; as well as a variety of other electives: Culinary Arts, Early
Childhood, Digital & Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Theater, Veterinary Science,
Agricultural Science, etc. RCHS offers a robust academic program, including AP
(advanced placement) and through a partnership with a local university offers
dual-enrollment courses on campus both during the school day and after school
as well. RCHS students can take dual enrollment college courses and work
towards and earn their associates degree while still in high school!

School Information:

Ridge Community High School
500 Orchid Drive
Davenport, FL 33837
Phone: 863-419-3315
FAX: 863-419-3334 (Student Records)
FAX: 863-419-3321 (Finance)

First Bell: 6:55am
Dismissal Bell: 2:00pm

Ridge

Our History

Ridge Community High School was established in 2005.

Five principals have led the school to develop the culture that makes the school
diverse and unique:

Matthew Blankenship 2025 - Present
Angela Clark 2020-2025
Stephen Ely 2017-2020
Russell Donnelly 2015-2017
Sherry T. Wells 2005-2015

High School

Mission, Vision, & Beliefs

Mission

The mission of Ridge Community High School is to EMPOWER our students and staff for success by embracing a diversity of backgrounds, interests, and abilities.  

Vision

The vision of Ridge Community High School is to transform our students lives by providing a rigorous curriculum that equips students with knowledge and skills that contribute to high levels of achievement through a variety of social, cultural, and educational activities.  

Belief Statements

The faculty and staff of Ridge Community High School will:

  • Establish a strong instructional program and service-based safe environment.
  • Provide students with the foundation for lifelong learning that equips them to become effective citizens for tomorrow.
  • Provide a comprehensive education which engages students in real world projects.

Bolts are RCHS

Responsible
Capable
Honorable
Safe