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Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy
Grades K–8 · Polk County Public Schools · Davenport, FL
Rating
4/10
GreatSchools
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
1,071
Student : Teacher
17:1
Founded
2016
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“Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy is Polk County's only PK-8 civics-focused public school in Davenport, serving the Four Corners area including The Enclaves at Festival Cove and Festival Harbour communities.”
Citrus Ridge opened in 2016 in the rapidly growing Four Corners corridor of southwest Polk County, just off Sand Mine Road near the Osceola County line. The school serves PK-8 in a single campus — elementary and middle school students share the building — which means families buying into The Enclaves at Festival communities or nearby Davenport neighborhoods deal with one school transition fewer before high school. The civics focus runs through every grade: service-learning projects, a house system built around civic virtues, and an 8th-grade capstone trip to Washington D.C.
Academic programs
- Civics-based curriculum across all grade levels
- Pioneer P.R.I.D.E. house system (Prepared, Respectful, Intellectual, Dependable, Engaged)
- Service learning — student-run community projects
- Gifted & Talented program
- Algebra 1 and Geometry End-of-Course exam preparation (6-8)
- Civics End-of-Course exam (typically above county and state averages)
- 8th-grade Washington D.C. capstone experience
How to enroll
Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy enrolls students automatically based on address within the Polk County attendance zone. No application or lottery — enrollment is address-driven. Verify your specific address at polkschoolsfl.com or call the district at (863) 534-0500.
What makes it stand out
The civics curriculum is the defining feature — and it is genuinely unusual. Citrus Ridge is one of two schools in the nation and the only traditional public school in Florida built around civics as the organizing lens for K-8 education. That is not a marketing claim; it was created in formal partnership with the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship. For families buying into the Davenport Four Corners corridor, the PK-8 structure also means no elementary-to-middle transition.
Extracurriculars
- Pioneer P.R.I.D.E. house competitions
- Recycling Club
- Student government
- Service learning project teams
- Athletics (per Polk County middle school program)
Frequently asked about Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy
What neighborhoods are zoned for Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy?
The attendance zone covers the Four Corners corridor of southwest Polk County, which includes The Enclaves at Festival Cove, The Enclaves at Festival Harbour, Festival Phase 1 and surrounding Davenport subdivisions near Sand Mine Road and Meadows Boulevard. The school is a K-8 campus, so it serves both elementary and middle school ages from the same zone. For address-specific confirmation, use the Polk County school finder at polkschoolsfl.com.
Does Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy have a magnet or application process?
No — Citrus Ridge is a zoned public school, not a magnet. Enrollment is automatic based on your home address within the Polk County attendance boundary. There is no application, audition, or lottery. If you are purchasing in The Enclaves at Festival communities or nearby Davenport subdivisions, your K-8 children would enroll here automatically.
What is the median home price zoned for Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy?
Homes in the Citrus Ridge zone span a wide range depending on product type. Townhouses in The Enclaves at Festival communities have been selling in the high $200s to low $300s. Single-family homes in broader Davenport ZIP codes 33896 and 33897 are running median $360,000-$375,000. These are approximate figures — for a zone-filtered list with current pricing, contact Ben directly.
What is the safety and character of Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy?
The school has a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program and was recognized as a Resilient PBIS Model School in 2020-21. The civics and house system structure is designed to build community norms explicitly. The school serves a Title I population — the majority of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — which is worth knowing as context. The surrounding Davenport Four Corners area is a high-growth suburban corridor, not an urban setting.
How does Citrus Ridge compare to other schools in the area?
Citrus Ridge's GreatSchools rating of 4/10 reflects test-score performance below Florida median — roughly 37% math proficiency and 36% reading. Its civics EOC scores run above county and state averages, which is where the curriculum investment shows up. For comparison, Ridge Community High School (the feeder high school) rates 3/10 on GreatSchools. Families who prioritize test-score-focused academics should verify current performance data at polkschoolsfl.com. GreatSchools ratings index by test scores and do not adjust for equity or socioeconomic context.
Where Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy is
1775 Sand Mine Road, Davenport, FL
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