Serving 867 students in grades 9-12, East Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East Ridge High School serves the southern part of Chattanooga, TN, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Ridge High School's student population of 867 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
867 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
65 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Ridge High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1461 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pioneers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Ridge High School's ranking?
East Ridge High School is ranked #1461 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are East Ridge High School often compared to?
East Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Bank High School, East Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of East Ridge High School is 86%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend East Ridge High School?
867 students attend East Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of East Ridge High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does East Ridge High School offer ?
East Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Ridge High School part of?
East Ridge High School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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