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East Ridge High School ranks 167 th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Ridge High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 410 students attended East Ridge High School.

What is the racial makeup of East Ridge High School?

Students at East Ridge High School are 99% White.

East Ridge High School

Summary:

East Ridge High School is a public high school located in Lick Creek, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 410 students. The school is part of the Pike County School District, which is ranked 28 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Ridge High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky high schools, with a ranking between 167-211 out of 271-290 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments (KSA), is generally lower than the state and district averages. While the school performs better with low socioeconomic status students, it struggles with the performance of special education and gifted/talented students. East Ridge High School's four-year graduation rate of 91.7% is slightly higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby high schools, such as Belfry High School and Pike County Central High School, which have higher rankings, better test scores, and higher graduation rates.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at East Ridge High School, ranging from 67.16% to 74.63% over the past three school years, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's lower academic performance, as research has shown a strong correlation between poverty and educational outcomes. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors and implementing targeted interventions may be crucial for improving the overall academic outcomes at East Ridge High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

19471 Lick Mountain Rd
Lick Creek, KY 41540

(606) 835-2811

District: Pike County

SchoolDigger Rank:
167^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,817

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 410

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.0%

African American:

0.5%

Two or more races:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Ridge High School ranks worse than 57.6% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked high schools in the Pike County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.65. (See more...)

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.

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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Ridge High School is $15,817, which is the 3^rd highest among 5 high schools in the Pike County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks East Ridge High School 167^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See East Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Pike County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike County 28^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	21.35	184^th	217	15.2%
2008	51.99	99^th	217	54.4%
2009	60.15	73^rd	217	66.4%
2010	53.36	91^st	223	59.2%
2011	46.79	120^th	226	46.9%
2012	13.56	221^st	229	3.5%
2013	42.98	186^th	291	36.1%
2014	40.05	187^th	290	35.5%
2015	35.70	207^th	295	29.8%
2016	30.05	214^th	288	25.7%
2017	58.57	126^th	287	56.1%
2018	17.79	218^th	271	19.6%
2019	24.44	211^th	285	26.0%
2021	32.33	182^nd	267	31.8%
2022	29.38	197^th	271	27.3%
2023	40.21	167^th	276	39.5%
2024	41.65	167^th	290	42.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	26.62	182^nd	226	19.5%
2023	38.44	88^th	162	45.7%
2024	14.19	159^th	168	5.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	25.29	199^th	232	14.2%
2019	27.80	197^th	254	22.4%
2021	32.49	177^th	234	24.4%
2022	36.27	180^th	266	32.3%
2023	52.18	109^th	272	59.9%
2024	48.50	133^rd	274	51.5%

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Rank History for Female students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	20.33	199^th	234	15.0%
2019	31.36	194^th	249	22.1%
2021	30.40	171^st	236	27.5%
2022	22.66	203^rd	252	19.4%
2023	37.60	166^th	253	34.4%
2024	42.35	150^th	261	42.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	72.42	23^rd	166	86.1%
2019	53.60	65^th	166	60.8%
2021	22.14	132^nd	154	14.3%
2022	52.47	51^st	153	66.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	0.02	115^th	115	0.0%
2019	5.78	102^nd	102	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	10.98	213^th	237	10.1%
2019	26.93	197^th	251	21.5%
2021	23.38	198^th	238	16.8%
2022	33.08	173^rd	257	32.7%
2023	42.12	144^th	259	44.4%
2024	47.97	134^th	262	48.9%

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Rank History for White students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	8.59	188^th	198	5.1%
2019	23.52	182^nd	219	16.9%
2022	21.81	214^th	260	17.7%
2023	31.13	183^rd	264	30.7%
2024	32.15	188^th	273	31.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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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	734	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	735
2003	734	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	735
2004	756	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	759
2005	758	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	762
2006	706	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	711
2007	717	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	722
2008	724	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	728
2009	715	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	716
2010	730	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	732
2011	659	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	662
2012	634	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	640
2013	604	8	0	1	0	0	1	0	614
2015	530	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	531
2016	488	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	489
2017	469	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	470
2018	485	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	487
2019	483	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	487
2020	472	2	0	0	0	0	4	0	478
2021	465	3	0	0	0	0	4	0	472
2022	401	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	405
2023	406	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	410

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	735	42.5	17.3	0
2003	735	42.5	17.3	0
2004	759	46.5	16.3	n/a
2005	762	43.0	17.7	n/a
2006	711	43.0	16.5	65.7
2007	722	37.0	19.5	65.9
2008	728	39.5	18.4	75.4
2009	716	36.5	19.6	80.4
2010	732	30.0	24.4	80.1
2011	662	37.0	17.8	79.9
2012	640	31.0	20.6	67.3
2013	614	34.0	18.0	69.2
2015	531	30.0	17.7	74.8
2016	489	31.0	15.7	74.8
2017	470	29.0	16.2	78.7
2018	487	29.0	16.7	72.7
2019	487	30.0	16.2	70.4
2020	478	27.0	17.7	75.9
2021	472	30.0	15.7	69.7
2022	405	30.0	13.5	67.2
2023	410	28.0	14.6	74.6

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	735	42.5	17.3	0
2003	735	42.5	17.3	0
2004	759	46.5	16.3	n/a
2005	762	43.0	17.7	n/a
2006	711	43.0	16.5	65.7
2007	722	37.0	19.5	65.9
2008	728	39.5	18.4	75.4
2009	716	36.5	19.6	80.4
2010	732	30.0	24.4	80.1
2011	662	37.0	17.8	79.9
2012	640	31.0	20.6	67.3
2013	614	34.0	18.0	69.2
2015	531	30.0	17.7	74.8
2016	489	31.0	15.7	74.8
2017	470	29.0	16.2	78.7
2018	487	29.0	16.7	72.7
2019	487	30.0	16.2	70.4
2020	478	27.0	17.7	75.9
2021	472	30.0	15.7	69.7
2022	405	30.0	13.5	67.2
2023	410	28.0	14.6	74.6

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

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$577 (3.9%)	$116 (0.8%)	$693 (4.6%)	$9,231 (61.8%)	$1,660 (11.1%)	$10,890 (72.9%)	$14,947
2019	$592 (4.1%)	$175 (1.2%)	$767 (5.3%)	$9,417 (65.5%)	$1,885 (13.1%)	$11,302 (78.6%)	$14,378
2020	$430 (3.3%)	$218 (1.7%)	$647 (5.0%)	$8,976 (69.6%)	$1,563 (12.1%)	$10,539 (81.7%)	$12,898
2021	$567 (3.4%)	$558 (3.4%)	$1,125 (6.8%)	$8,781 (53.1%)	$1,938 (11.7%)	$10,718 (64.8%)	$16,541
2022	$564 (3.6%)	$916 (5.8%)	$1,480 (9.4%)	$10,444 (66.0%)	$3,197 (20.2%)	$13,642 (86.2%)	$15,817

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Ridge High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 211^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 167^th of 276 High schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (East Ridge High School)	27	52	25%
11th Grade English (Pike County)	40.7	48	7.3%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (East Ridge High School)	16.5	16	0.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pike County)	24.4	23	1.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (East Ridge High School)	30.4	39	8.6%
11th Grade Reading (Pike County)	38.8	40	1.2%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	487	410	15.8%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	483	406	15.9%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.4%	74.6%	4.2%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
East Ridge High School	Public	9-12	19471 Lick Mountain Rd	Lick Creek	41540	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(606) 835-2811	410	28	14.6	74.6%	406 (99.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	41.6	167^th of 290 public high schools	42.4%		40.2	167^th of 276 public high schools	39.5%				21.0			22.0			51.0		38.0		41.0	45.0	20.0	38.0	$15,817	$564	$916	$1,480	$10,444	$3,197	$13,642
Millard Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	7925 Millard Hwy	Pikeville	41501	Pike County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 437-6059	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Phelps High School	Public	7-12	11580 Hwy 632	Phelps	41553	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(606) 456-3482	230	19	12.1	93.5%	223 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	31.9	198^th of 290 public high schools	31.7%		33.1	187^th of 276 public high schools	32.2%	11			21.0	40.0		40.0		58.0	53.0	26.0	28.0	26.0	32.0	33.0	15.0	29.0	$20,149	$563	$845	$1,408	$13,701	$4,187	$17,888
Shelby Valley High School	Public	9-12	125 Douglas Park	Pikeville	41501	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(606) 639-0033	531	32	16.5	65.5%	519 (97.7%)	7 (1.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	81.4	26^th of 290 public high schools	91.0%		66.3	63^rd of 276 public high schools	77.2%	37			37.0			53.0			83.0		45.0		66.0	72.0	32.0	58.0	$15,386	$724	$896	$1,620	$9,402	$3,623	$13,026
Pike County Central High School	Public	9-12	100 Winners Circle Drive	Pikeville	41501	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(606) 432-4352	601	35	17.1	57.2%	569 (94.7%)	7 (1.2%)	7 (1.2%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	54.7	125^th of 290 public high schools	56.9%		60.6	87^th of 276 public high schools	68.5%	38			31.0			45.0			42.0		38.0		42.0	51.0	28.0	48.0	$14,561	$643	$891	$1,534	$8,932	$3,379	$12,312
Pikeville High School	Public	7-12	120 Championship Drive	Pikeville	41501	Pike County	Pikeville Independent	No	No	No	No	(606) 432-0185	514	38	13.4	30.7%	464 (90.3%)	7 (1.4%)	10 (1.9%)	17 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	96.3	5^th of 290 public high schools	98.3%		98.1	2^nd of 276 public high schools	99.3%	3	66.0	66.0	72.0	59.0	51.0	73.0	31.0	73.0	79.0	66.0	61.0	69.0	60.0	65.0	66.0	66.0	$23,559	$1,693	$1,244	$2,945	$18,517	$2,102	$20,624
Belfry Area Technology Center	Public	8-12	25369 U.S. 119 N.	Belfry	41514	Pike County	Kentucky Technical System	No	No	No	No	(606) 353-4951	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northpoint Academy	Public	6-12	5279 North Mayo Trail	Pikeville	41501	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(606) 433-9254	72	5	14.4	93.1%	71 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pike County Day Treatment	Public	5-12	5279 North Mayo Trail	Pikeville	41501	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(606) 433-9250	14	4	3.5	100.0%	13 (92.9%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Belfry High School	Public	9-12	27678 Us 119 N	Belfry	41514	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(606) 237-3900	531	30	17.7	62.5%	491 (92.5%)	21 (4.0%)	7 (1.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	68.9	73^rd of 290 public high schools	74.8%		46.9	141^st of 276 public high schools	48.9%	68			35.0			60.0			71.0		46.0		48.0	44.0	29.0	41.0	$16,271	$640	$884	$1,524	$10,194	$3,836	$14,030

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