East Ridge High School

Pike County
19471 Lick Mountain Rd
Lick Creek, KY 41540
360 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
East Ridge High School is a public secondary educational institution located in the rural community of Lick Creek, Kentucky. Serving students in Pike County, the school operates under the Pike County School District and provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths. As a community-focused school, it serves as a central hub for academic, social, and extracurricular activities for the families residing in the surrounding mountainous region.

The school is well-known for its strong emphasis on community pride and school spirit, often highlighted by its athletic programs and local engagement initiatives. Like many schools in Eastern Kentucky, East Ridge High focuses on navigating the unique challenges of rural education while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student development and academic achievement. It serves as a vital resource for the Lick Creek area, striving to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, evolving workforce.
360
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    351 (97.5%)
  • Black
    4 (1.1%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pike County
Phone: (606)835-2811
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 260
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 91
Grade 10 103
Grade 11 86
Grade 12 79
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Millard Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
0 Students
7925 Millard Hwy
Pikeville, KY 41501 (7.4 miles away)
High School 8th - 12th