Is East Ridge High School a good school?

Yes. East Ridge High School ranks in the top 5.4% of Minnesota high schools.

How many students attend East Ridge High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,021 students attended East Ridge High School.

What is the racial makeup of East Ridge High School?

Students at East Ridge High School are 63% White, 14% Asian, 10% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into East Ridge High School?

East Ridge High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cottage Grove Elementary Elementary : Gordon Bailey Elementary Elementary : Grey Cloud Elementary Elementary : Liberty Ridge Elementary Elementary : Middleton Elementary Elementary : Newport Elementary Elementary : Red Rock Elementary Middle : Lake Middle School

East Ridge High School

Summary:

East Ridge High School is a public high school located in Woodbury, Minnesota, serving 2,021 students in grades 9-12 and part of the South Washington County Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 463 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

East Ridge High School is an exceptional educational institution, consistently ranking among the top 5-26 high schools in Minnesota over the past decade and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population, with 62.99% White, 9.5% African American, 7.97% Hispanic, and 14.4% Asian students, provides opportunities for cross-cultural learning. East Ridge High School's students consistently outperform district and state averages on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) in Math, Reading, and Science, and the school has maintained high graduation rates ranging from 94.6% to 96.8% over the past 5 years.

When compared to other high schools in the South Washington County Schools district and nearby districts, such as South St. Paul High School, Tartan Senior High, and Woodbury High School, East Ridge High School consistently outperforms its peers in academic metrics, graduation rates, and test scores, making it a regional leader in educational excellence.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4200 Pioneer Dr
Woodbury, MN 55129-8888

(651) 425-2301

District: South Washington County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,060

Feeder schools for East Ridge High School:

Elementary:	Cottage Grove Elementary
	Gordon Bailey Elementary
	Grey Cloud Elementary
	Liberty Ridge Elementary
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	Middleton Elementary
	Newport Elementary
	Red Rock Elementary
Middle:	Lake Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 42.6

Number of students: 2,021

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.0%

Asian:

14.4%

African American:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Ridge High School ranks better than 94.6% of high schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the South Washington County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.29. (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.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details East Ridge High School has the largest high school student body size in the South Washington County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (63%), Asian (14.4%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Ridge High School is 42.6. 3 high schools in the South Washington County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare East Ridge High School employs 47.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Ridge High School is $11,060. 4 high schools in the South Washington County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Ridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Ridge High School 26^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See East Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Asian students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

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South Washington County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Washington County Schools 135^th of 463 Minnesota 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	MN State Percentile
2010	83.17	29^th	540	94.6%
2011	85.51	17^th	545	96.9%
2012	85.68	20^th	539	96.3%
2013	89.74	9^th	534	98.3%
2014	93.76	8^th	483	98.3%
2015	94.30	9^th	504	98.2%
2016	94.12	8^th	489	98.4%
2017	93.11	10^th	489	98.0%
2018	94.36	5^th	494	99.0%
2019	89.64	19^th	492	96.1%
2021	94.40	8^th	428	98.1%
2022	87.02	26^th	472	94.5%
2023	93.07	18^th	476	96.2%
2024	89.29	26^th	480	94.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	94.79	1^st	59	98.3%
2019	85.53	9^th	66	86.4%
2022	40.44	43^rd	74	41.9%
2023	77.99	11^th	64	82.8%
2024	73.15	16^th	72	77.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	47.03	39^th	87	55.2%
2023	90.34	4^th	90	95.6%
2024	98.86	1^st	102	99.0%

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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	MN State Percentile
2018	63.08	55^th	195	71.8%
2019	68.51	46^th	220	79.1%
2021	74.74	32^nd	173	81.5%
2022	91.10	6^th	214	97.2%
2023	88.22	18^th	216	91.7%
2024	63.13	68^th	221	69.2%

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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	MN State Percentile
2018	87.67	27^th	374	92.8%
2019	78.70	59^th	370	84.1%
2022	63.94	99^th	312	68.3%
2023	80.75	52^nd	393	86.8%
2024	72.42	90^th	389	76.9%

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Rank History for Female students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	90.81	9^th	395	97.7%
2019	85.20	32^nd	401	92.0%
2021	93.38	6^th	339	98.2%
2022	80.16	40^th	388	89.7%
2023	86.88	27^th	396	93.2%
2024	84.28	43^rd	403	89.3%

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Rank History for Male students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	94.59	5^th	398	98.7%
2019	89.33	18^th	411	95.6%
2021	92.96	9^th	351	97.4%
2022	86.99	27^th	403	93.3%
2023	94.12	13^th	398	96.7%
2024	88.12	25^th	405	93.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	90.16	5^th	76	93.4%
2019	89.81	6^th	78	92.3%
2021	92.99	3^rd	49	93.9%
2022	82.92	12^th	68	82.4%
2023	84.47	17^th	71	76.1%
2024	88.34	12^th	78	84.6%

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Rank History for African American students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	96.76	2^nd	106	98.1%
2019	88.58	11^th	103	89.3%
2022	91.74	6^th	102	94.1%
2023	97.70	2^nd	98	98.0%
2024	78.08	15^th	109	86.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	99.38	1^st	129	99.2%
2019	97.56	3^rd	132	97.7%
2021	98.85	3^rd	101	97.0%
2022	84.55	12^th	135	91.1%
2023	91.05	9^th	136	93.4%
2024	94.89	6^th	145	95.9%

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Rank History for White students at East Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	92.23	9^th	414	97.8%
2019	85.12	31^st	412	92.5%
2021	89.98	17^th	364	95.3%
2022	82.51	36^th	401	91.0%
2023	91.00	20^th	398	95.0%
2024	84.82	34^th	402	91.5%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	875	57	115	41	5	n/a	n/a	1093
2011	1275	99	145	64	6	0	13	1602
2012	1334	116	156	71	8	0	25	1710
2013	1382	114	165	82	8	0	32	1783
2014	1379	110	191	85	9	1	56	1831
2015	1313	99	198	95	9	1	52	1767
2016	1339	101	203	91	11	1	63	1809
2017	1323	93	214	95	10	0	66	1801
2018	1333	109	213	104	10	0	69	1838
2019	1300	107	227	108	6	0	76	1824
2020	1293	121	247	112	4	0	92	1869
2021	1323	139	252	122	7	0	111	1954
2022	1297	169	271	144	3	2	94	1980
2023	1273	192	291	161	5	1	98	2021

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
2010	1093	51.8	21.0	10.5
2011	1602	73.9	21.6	9.2
2012	1710	79.3	21.5	11.5
2013	1783	89.4	19.9	10.2
2014	1831	86.9	21.0	9.8
2015	1767	86.0	20.5	10.8
2016	1809	85.0	21.2	11
2017	1801	80.3	22.4	10.5
2018	1838	86.1	21.3	11.3
2019	1824	87.3	20.8	9.2
2020	1869	n/a	n/a	9.7
2021	1954	48.2	40.5	7.3
2022	1980	45.7	43.3	8.1
2023	2021	47.4	42.6	14.8

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
2010	1093	51.8	21.0	10.5
2011	1602	73.9	21.6	9.2
2012	1710	79.3	21.5	11.5
2013	1783	89.4	19.9	10.2
2014	1831	86.9	21.0	9.8
2015	1767	86.0	20.5	10.8
2016	1809	85.0	21.2	11
2017	1801	80.3	22.4	10.5
2018	1838	86.1	21.3	11.3
2019	1824	87.3	20.8	9.2
2020	1869	n/a	n/a	9.7
2021	1954	48.2	40.5	7.3
2022	1980	45.7	43.3	8.1
2023	2021	47.4	42.6	14.8

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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,060

Data source: Minnesota 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 19^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 18^th of 476 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (East Ridge High School)	74	71.6	2.4%
10th Grade Reading (South Washington County Schools)	69.9	61.8	8.1%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (East Ridge High School)	66.3	59.9	6.4%
11th Grade Math (South Washington County Schools)	59.9	43.6	16.3%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (East Ridge High School)	74	57.3	16.7%
End of Course Science (South Washington County Schools)	64.5	49.3	15.2%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1824	2021	10.8%
African American	107	192	79.4%
American Indian	6	5	16.7%
Asian	227	291	28.2%
Hispanic	108	161	49.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1300	1273	2.1%
Two or More Races	76	98	28.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.2%	14.8%	5.6%

Schools Near East Ridge High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
East Ridge High School	Public	9-12	4200 Pioneer Dr	Woodbury	55129	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-2301	2,021	47	42.6	14.8%	1,273 (63.0%)	192 (9.5%)	161 (8.0%)	291 (14.4%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	98 (4.8%)	89.3	26^th of 480 public high schools	94.6%		93.1	18^th of 476 public high schools	96.2%	8				59.3	59.3				69.4	69.4		51.2	51.2	$11,060
Math And Science Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	8430 Woodbury Crossing	Woodbury	55125	Washington County	Math And Science Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 578-7507	609	35	17.2	8.7%	245 (40.2%)	142 (23.3%)	17 (2.8%)	170 (27.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.3%)	95.8	8^th of 480 public high schools	98.3%		97	6^th of 476 public high schools	98.7%	2	69.6	79.6	60.4	68.6	69.7	88.0	69.2	67.4	84.6	77.8	41.3	59.4	51.0	$11,544
Woodbury High School	Public	9-12	2665 Woodlane Dr	Woodbury	55125	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-4409	1,979	45	43.9	21.2%	1,150 (58.1%)	228 (11.5%)	192 (9.7%)	254 (12.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	151 (7.6%)	82.5	59^th of 480 public high schools	87.7%		90.9	25^th of 476 public high schools	94.7%	34				52.6	52.6				62.6	62.6		47.1	47.1	$11,603
SoWashCo Online 9-12	Public, Virtual	9-12	8595 Central Park Place	Woodbury	55125	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(651) 425-6356	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Park High School	Public	9-12	8040 80th St S	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-3702	1,938	55	35.1	33.2%	1,208 (62.3%)	160 (8.3%)	241 (12.4%)	168 (8.7%)	9 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	151 (7.8%)	51.6	248^th of 480 public high schools	48.3%		54.7	227^th of 476 public high schools	52.3%	21				30.2	30.2				47.5	47.5		33.9	33.9	$11,998
Falcon View Connections High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	724 Bielenberg Drive	Woodbury	55125	Washington County	Wabasha-Kellogg School District	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 565-3559	230	10	23.5	47.8%	181 (78.7%)	14 (6.1%)	15 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.0%)	44.5	291^st of 480 public high schools	39.4%		47.9	263^rd of 476 public high schools	44.7%	28				10.0	10.0				59.0	59.0		35.1	35.1
Next Step Transition Program	Public	12	7155 80th St S	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-5104	85	2	42.5	48.2%	57 (67.1%)	11 (12.9%)	5 (5.9%)	7 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.9%)								(n/a)														$23,298
South Washington Alternative High School	Public	7-12	8400 E Point Douglas Rd S	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-7001	85	7	12.9	67.1%	29 (34.1%)	23 (27.1%)	19 (22.4%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (14.1%)								(n/a)				0.0	0.0									$24,479
Access	Public	10-12	8400 E Point Douglas Rd S	Cottage Grove	55016	Washington County	South Washington County Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 425-2341	6	0			2 (33.3%)	1 (16.7%)	2 (33.3%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$8,857
South St. Paul High School	Public	9-12	700 N 2nd St	South Saint Paul	55075	Dakota County	South St. Paul Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 457-9408	923	38	24.5	54.9%	454 (49.2%)	78 (8.5%)	284 (30.8%)	22 (2.4%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (8.5%)	45.3	286^th of 480 public high schools	40.4%		41.3	303^rd of 476 public high schools	36.3%	17				13.9	13.9				46.9	46.9		41.4	41.4	$11,884

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