EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

erhs.sowashco.org

2,072 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Ridge High School, located in Woodbury, Minnesota, is a prominent secondary institution within the South Washington County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its modern facilities and a comprehensive academic curriculum that balances rigorous core subjects with a wide array of elective opportunities. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, offering numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment options, and specialized pathways designed to cater to various student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond the classroom, East Ridge High School boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture that is central to the student experience. The school supports a wide variety of MSHSL-sanctioned athletic programs, competitive arts, and diverse student-led clubs, all of which aim to foster leadership, community engagement, and school spirit. With a commitment to maintaining a collaborative and inclusive environment, East Ridge is highly regarded for its focus on holistic development, encouraging students to excel academically while becoming active, well-rounded contributors to their community.

2,072

Total Students

85.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,194
Hispanic	157
Black	227
Asian	337
Two or More	148
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,194 (57.6%)
Asian
337 (16.3%)
Black
227 (11.0%)
Hispanic
157 (7.6%)
Two or More
148 (7.1%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Washington County Schools
Phone:	(651)425-2301
Website:	http://erhs.sowashco.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,072
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 9 525

Grade 10 523

Grade 11 508

Grade 12 516