East Ridge High School

Summary:

East Ridge High School is a public high school located in Clermont, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,604 students. The school is part of the Lake District, which is ranked 32 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

East Ridge High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.6% to 98.7% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.4% in 2019-2020 to 37.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby South Lake High School and Lake Minneola High School, as well as the state average. While East Ridge High School's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1 and Geometry, are significantly lower than the district and state averages, the school performs better in Biology 1 and US History, with proficiency rates above the district and state levels.

When comparing East Ridge High School to the nearby schools in the same district, it generally performs better in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and statewide ranking. However, it lags behind the exceptional performance of the nearby public charter school, Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy, which ranks in the top 61 high schools in Florida and consistently achieves 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 13322 Excalibur Rd
       Clermont, FL  34711


(352) 242-2080

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,772 Help


Feeder schools for East Ridge High School:

Elementary:    Lost Lake Elementary School
    Sawgrass Bay Elementary School
Middle:    Windy Hill Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.4 Help
Number of students:  2,604

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.4%
Hispanic:
36.2%
African American:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Ridge High School ranks better than 65.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 4th among 10 ranked high schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.69. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Ridge High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details East Ridge High School has the largest high school student body size in the Lake School District. Student population at East Ridge High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.4%), Hispanic (36.2%), African American (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Ridge High School is 23.4. 8 high schools in the Lake School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare East Ridge High School employs 111 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Ridge High School is $7,772. 9 high schools in the Lake School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

East Ridge High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks East Ridge High School 281st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See East Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

Lake:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake 32nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Ridge High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.67 225th 484 53.5%
2005 52.38 247th 487 49.3%
2006 52.18 239th 477 49.9%
2007 60.50 217th 563 61.5%
2008 61.32 227th 577 60.7%
2009 59.15 259th 587 55.9%
2010 57.65 289th 620 53.4%
2011 51.77 327th 622 47.4%
2012 43.61 301st 606 50.3%
2013 50.81 276th 648 57.4%
2014 57.06 256th 687 62.7%
2016 62.53 164th 693 76.3%
2017 60.21 176th 714 75.4%
2018 59.23 191st 716 73.3%
2019 54.73 242nd 734 67.0%
2021 53.31 242nd 746 67.6%
2022 46.71 319th 774 58.8%
2023 48.20 306th 792 61.4%
2024 51.69 281st 807 65.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

East Ridge High School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Open Quote Prior to choosing a place to live when I relocated my son to Florida, I researched area high schools. I chose East Ridge for its A+ rating. My son and I were extremely disappointed in the educational system. My son attended this high school for the past two years. It seems that high academic achievement is not valued by the district. Guiding the students into their correct academic programs is definitely not this schools priority. From his first day of his junior year, it has been a struggle to enroll him in the correct classes. The first two months of school consisted of lines of students trying to get the classes that they needed after being assigned to classes incorrectly. Luckily for my son I advocated for him. Other students were not so lucky. The guidance department's role is to guide students to success in high and beyond. In two years, my son had multiple counselors. Each counselor gave us different information regarding the programs offered. When my son would speak to a counselor, he left frequently feeling like he was talked down to and his concerns had no value. He was enrolled in an AP class where the teacher verbally told the class that he had no experience in the subject. The school puts students in classes to even out the numbers regardless of their academic success. Students are enrolled in AP classes because those classes needed students to fill the classroom. We did encounter some excellent AP teachers in Calculus, English and Government. If you have a high achieving student, this is not the school for him/her. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 19, 2013

Open Quote I'm Happy with this school. My boys are comfortable. No problems with "crime". My first concern, is their happiness. Then scholastics. They have no fear going to school. Quite comfortable & one of my children feel his classmates are kinder here than the state we lived in previously (which was rated "blue ribbon award winning" school). Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, December 15, 2011

Open Quote Lots of teachers dead-end here. A last resort for many.
Weak administration. High crime. Poor academics.
Avoid. Close Quote



Enrollment information for East Ridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1080 164 30 245 10 n/a n/a 0 1529
2003 1080 164 30 245 10 n/a n/a 0 1529
2004 1559 254 58 419 13 n/a n/a 0 2303
2005 1722 341 80 554 13 n/a n/a 0 2710
2006 1588 379 91 685 19 n/a n/a 0 2762
2007 1544 394 114 701 16 n/a n/a 117 2886
2008 1483 439 114 754 18 n/a n/a 110 2918
2009 1570 454 102 720 25 n/a n/a 90 2961
2010 1554 476 124 724 45 n/a n/a 62 2985
2011 1570 460 124 804 53 4 62 0 3077
2012 1140 339 87 648 34 0 64 0 2312
2013 984 285 87 624 20 0 60 0 2060
2014 977 291 97 685 17 0 54 0 2121
2015 989 280 104 735 13 1 55 0 2177
2016 1009 311 117 804 12 0 64 0 2317
2017 1006 350 126 818 19 1 82 0 2402
2018 1004 368 122 815 19 1 90 0 2419
2019 1023 348 120 885 19 2 105 0 2502
2020 1045 353 107 838 39 5 116 0 2503
2021 884 301 108 711 31 4 88 0 2127
2022 996 397 102 916 21 5 107 0 2544
2023 999 412 107 943 25 2 116 0 2604

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1529 67.0 22.8 19.5
2003 1529 67.0 22.8 19.5
2004 2303 105.0 21.9 24.1
2005 2710 132.0 20.5 27
2006 2762 148.0 18.7 30
2007 2886 156.0 18.5 30.2
2008 2918 157.0 18.6 33.1
2009 2961 173.2 18.6 36.1
2010 2985 147.0 20.3 42.4
2011 3077 152.0 20.2 45
2012 2312 120.0 19.2 44.9
2013 2060 110.0 18.7 46.4
2014 2121 101.0 21.0 47.3
2015 2177 98.0 22.2 25.6
2016 2317 107.0 21.6 50
2017 2402 110.0 21.8 50
2018 2419 111.0 21.7 48.5
2019 2502 107.1 23.3 30.8
2020 2503 115.8 21.6 24.6
2021 2127 105.8 20.0 27.6
2022 2544 111.1 22.8 28.9
2023 2604 111.0 23.4 30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1529 67.0 22.8 19.5
2003 1529 67.0 22.8 19.5
2004 2303 105.0 21.9 24.1
2005 2710 132.0 20.5 27
2006 2762 148.0 18.7 30
2007 2886 156.0 18.5 30.2
2008 2918 157.0 18.6 33.1
2009 2961 173.2 18.6 36.1
2010 2985 147.0 20.3 42.4
2011 3077 152.0 20.2 45
2012 2312 120.0 19.2 44.9
2013 2060 110.0 18.7 46.4
2014 2121 101.0 21.0 47.3
2015 2177 98.0 22.2 25.6
2016 2317 107.0 21.6 50
2017 2402 110.0 21.8 50
2018 2419 111.0 21.7 48.5
2019 2502 107.1 23.3 30.8
2020 2503 115.8 21.6 24.6
2021 2127 105.8 20.0 27.6
2022 2544 111.1 22.8 28.9
2023 2604 111.0 23.4 30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Ridge High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $198 (3.1%) $6,219 (96.9%) $6,417
2019 $256 (3.9%) $6,342 (96.1%) $6,598
2020 $219 (3.1%) $6,896 (96.9%) $7,115
2021 $386 (4.9%) $7,508 (95.1%) $7,895
2022 $605 (8.6%) $6,466 (91.5%) $7,070
2023 $772 (9.9%) $7,000 (90.1%) $7,772

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Ridge High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 242nd of 734 High schoolsRanks 306th of 792 High schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (East Ridge High School)5850
 8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)4745
 2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (East Ridge High School)5748
 9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)4842
 6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (East Ridge High School)8066
 14%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Lake)6660
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (East Ridge High School)7967
 12%
   End of Course US History (Lake)6860
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (East Ridge High School)3419
 15%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake)5353
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (East Ridge High School)5743
 14%
   End of Course Geometry (Lake)5044
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students25022604
 4.1%
African American348412
 18.4%
American Indian1925
 31.6%
Asian120107
 10.8%
Hispanic885943
 6.6%
Pacific Islander22
White1023999
 2.3%
Two or More Races105116
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.8%30.8%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Ridge High School

East Ridge High School ranks 281st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,604 students attended East Ridge High School.

East Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lost Lake Elementary School
Elementary : Sawgrass Bay Elementary School
Middle : Windy Hill Middle School

Students at East Ridge High School are 38% White, 36% Hispanic, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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