East Ridge High School serves 2,544 students in grades 9-12.
East Ridge High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
East Ridge High School's student population of 2,544 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
East Ridge High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of East Ridge High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1849 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
36%
36%
Black
16%
21%
White
39%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Ridge High School's ranking?
East Ridge High School is ranked #1849 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are East Ridge High School often compared to?
East Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Minneola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of East Ridge High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend East Ridge High School?
2,544 students attend East Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of East Ridge High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Ridge High School?
East Ridge High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does East Ridge High School offer ?
East Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Ridge High School part of?
East Ridge High School is part of Lake School District.
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