East Ridge High School

Summary:

East Ridge High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which is part of the Hamilton County school district. The school has seen a gradual increase in Hispanic student enrollment, now making up nearly half of the student population.

Despite increased per-student spending, East Ridge High School consistently ranks in the bottom third of Tennessee high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school struggles to support the academic achievement of its diverse student population, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly lower than the Hamilton County and Tennessee averages. The school's rankings for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students are also in the bottom third of Tennessee high schools, indicating significant achievement gaps. In contrast, nearby schools like Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State, Chatt High Center For Creative Arts, and Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences Upper consistently outperform East Ridge High School on state assessments and have significantly higher rankings from SchoolDigger.

The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to East Ridge High School's overall academic challenges. Addressing these disparities and implementing targeted interventions to support the diverse student population will be crucial for the school's improvement and the success of its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4320 Bennett RD
       Chattanooga, TN  37412


(423) 867-6200

District: Hamilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
327th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,064 Help


Feeder schools for East Ridge High School:

Elementary:    East Ridge Elementary School
    Spring Creek Elementary School
Middle:    East Ridge Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  1,008

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.8%
African American:
24.8%
White:
20.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Ridge High School ranks worse than 83.4% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 14th among 16 ranked high schools in the Hamilton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.23. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of East Ridge High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Hamilton County School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Ridge High School is $12,064. 9 high schools in the Hamilton County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Ridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Ridge High School 327th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See East Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

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Hamilton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton County 82nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Ridge High School

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Rank History for all students at East Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 18.93 248th 267 7.1%
2011 9.98 262nd 273 4.0%
2012 7.01 262nd 269 2.6%
2013 28.70 261st 285 8.4%
2014 21.87 271st 296 8.4%
2015 25.70 275th 300 8.3%
2016 18.50 296th 351 15.7%
2017 28.74 205th 273 24.9%
2018 20.46 289th 341 15.2%
2019 22.37 283rd 342 17.3%
2021 22.92 280th 347 19.3%
2022 20.12 298th 358 16.8%
2023 24.73 306th 384 20.3%
2024 19.23 327th 392 16.6%
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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 TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.92 7th 7 0.0%
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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 TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.33 74th 125 40.8%
2024 23.72 151st 183 17.5%
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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 TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.74 258th 308 16.2%
2019 31.43 216th 302 28.5%
2021 38.05 195th 317 38.5%
2022 30.70 240th 322 25.5%
2023 24.32 267th 330 19.1%
2024 25.54 273rd 337 19.0%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at East Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.57 283rd 337 16.0%
2021 27.40 259th 340 23.8%
2022 19.37 291st 350 16.9%
2023 23.57 293rd 366 19.9%
2024 16.57 318th 365 12.9%
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Rank History for Male students at East Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.89 275th 329 16.4%
2021 18.73 288th 332 13.3%
2022 20.02 292nd 349 16.3%
2023 25.82 278th 359 22.6%
2024 21.14 299th 366 18.3%
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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 TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.92 108th 199 45.7%
2019 22.71 158th 187 15.5%
2021 35.40 127th 208 38.9%
2022 31.29 152nd 222 31.5%
2023 23.98 186th 239 22.2%
2024 24.18 185th 240 22.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.57 138th 159 13.2%
2019 41.06 84th 153 45.1%
2021 22.42 149th 180 17.2%
2022 21.87 162nd 189 14.3%
2023 31.27 143rd 202 29.2%
2024 19.35 189th 209 9.6%
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Rank History for White students at East Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.84 270th 307 12.1%
2019 32.81 215th 301 28.6%
2021 31.46 226th 306 26.1%
2022 41.36 176th 312 43.6%
2023 34.75 210th 325 35.4%
2024 30.83 237th 326 27.3%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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.

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Data source: Tennessee 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
1988 1070 1 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1096
1989 1045 n/a 29 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 1075
1990 1008 0 39 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1051
1991 1018 4 44 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1069
1992 1039 4 45 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1091
1993 1065 13 36 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1118
1994 1016 12 34 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1066
1995 1020 19 39 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1081
1996 1020 19 39 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1081
1997 998 21 43 6 1 n/a n/a -102 967
1998 897 39 11 6 1 n/a n/a 2 956
1999 861 38 49 11 0 n/a n/a 0 959
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 943 943
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 874 874
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 867 867
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 867 867
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 888 888
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 916 916
2006 619 198 33 52 0 n/a n/a 0 902
2007 589 210 33 54 0 n/a n/a 0 886
2008 582 197 28 63 1 n/a n/a 0 871
2009 532 225 23 72 1 n/a n/a 0 853
2010 492 241 20 100 0 n/a n/a 0 853
2011 448 267 19 94 0 0 0 0 828
2012 410 281 15 110 1 0 3 0 820
2013 417 256 15 141 2 1 3 0 835
2014 380 264 15 159 2 2 3 0 825
2015 363 254 21 162 1 1 6 0 808
2016 352 265 19 173 1 1 2 0 813
2017 342 271 20 211 1 3 5 0 853
2018 298 249 24 244 2 2 8 0 827
2019 281 221 18 280 0 1 39 0 840
2020 224 225 16 319 1 0 49 0 834
2021 227 225 14 348 0 0 50 0 864
2022 215 236 10 423 0 0 50 0 934
2023 205 250 7 482 0 0 64 0 1008

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
1988 1096 66.0 16.6 n/a
1989 1075 66.0 16.2 n/a
1990 1051 66.0 15.9 n/a
1991 1069 66.0 16.1 n/a
1992 1091 66.0 16.5 n/a
1993 1118 66.0 16.9 n/a
1994 1066 62.0 17.2 n/a
1995 1081 61.0 17.7 n/a
1996 1081 61.0 17.7 n/a
1997 967 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 956 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 959 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 943 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 874 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 867 n/a n/a n/a
2003 867 n/a n/a n/a
2004 888 n/a n/a n/a
2005 916 n/a n/a n/a
2006 902 45.0 20.0 n/a
2007 886 63.8 13.9 48.3
2008 871 57.0 15.3 49.7
2009 853 59.0 14.5 50.1
2010 853 54.9 15.5 55.5
2011 828 55.6 14.8 62.1
2012 820 52.9 15.5 79.6
2013 835 53.7 15.5 77.8
2014 825 53.0 15.5 79.2
2015 808 55.0 14.6 84.2
2016 813 53.0 15.3 84.3
2017 853 50.4 16.9 n/a
2018 827 51.4 16.0 n/a
2019 840 49.0 17.1 n/a
2020 834 48.0 17.3 n/a
2021 864 56.2 15.3 n/a
2022 934 55.5 16.8 n/a
2023 1008 60.0 16.8 n/a

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
1988 1096 66.0 16.6 n/a
1989 1075 66.0 16.2 n/a
1990 1051 66.0 15.9 n/a
1991 1069 66.0 16.1 n/a
1992 1091 66.0 16.5 n/a
1993 1118 66.0 16.9 n/a
1994 1066 62.0 17.2 n/a
1995 1081 61.0 17.7 n/a
1996 1081 61.0 17.7 n/a
1997 967 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 956 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 959 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 943 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 874 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 867 n/a n/a n/a
2003 867 n/a n/a n/a
2004 888 n/a n/a n/a
2005 916 n/a n/a n/a
2006 902 45.0 20.0 n/a
2007 886 63.8 13.9 48.3
2008 871 57.0 15.3 49.7
2009 853 59.0 14.5 50.1
2010 853 54.9 15.5 55.5
2011 828 55.6 14.8 62.1
2012 820 52.9 15.5 79.6
2013 835 53.7 15.5 77.8
2014 825 53.0 15.5 79.2
2015 808 55.0 14.6 84.2
2016 813 53.0 15.3 84.3
2017 853 50.4 16.9 n/a
2018 827 51.4 16.0 n/a
2019 840 49.0 17.1 n/a
2020 834 48.0 17.3 n/a
2021 864 56.2 15.3 n/a
2022 934 55.5 16.8 n/a
2023 1008 60.0 16.8 n/a

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.
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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)
2019 $610 (6.2%) $8,814 (89.1%) $9,889
2020 $643 (6.0%) $9,560 (89.5%) $10,686
2021 $1,193 (10.2%) $9,929 (84.5%) $11,746
2022 $1,612 (14.5%) $9,151 (82.2%) $11,139
2023 $1,519 (12.6%) $10,097 (83.7%) $12,064

Data source: Tennessee 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 283rd of 342 High schoolsRanks 306th of 384 High schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (East Ridge High School)1212.7
 0.7%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Hamilton County)15.413.6
 1.8%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (East Ridge High School)2123.7
 2.7%
   9th Grade English I (Hamilton County)33.438
 4.6%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
9th Grade English II (East Ridge High School)5.320
 14.7%
   9th Grade English II (Hamilton County)4.411.5
 7.1%
   9th Grade English II (Tennessee)18.624.4
 5.8%
9th Grade Geometry (East Ridge High School)34.513.3
 21.2%
   9th Grade Geometry (Hamilton County)66.260.1
 6.1%
   9th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)7972.8
 6.2%
10th Grade Algebra II (East Ridge High School)33.86.7
 27.1%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Hamilton County)51.852
 0.2%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Tennessee)46.743.8
 2.9%
10th Grade English II (East Ridge High School)37.138.8
 1.7%
   10th Grade English II (Hamilton County)4159.6
 18.6%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
10th Grade Geometry (East Ridge High School)8.511.4
 2.9%
   10th Grade Geometry (Hamilton County)20.322.6
 2.3%
   10th Grade Geometry (Tennessee)28.223.8
 4.4%
All Grades Algebra I (East Ridge High School)11.512.5
 1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Hamilton County)26.924.1
 2.8%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Algebra II (East Ridge High School)145.9
 8.1%
   All Grades Algebra II (Hamilton County)25.827.5
 1.7%
   All Grades Algebra II (Tennessee)27.425.6
 1.8%
All Grades US History (East Ridge High School)1418.2
 4.2%
   All Grades US History (Hamilton County)2936.7
 7.7%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (East Ridge High School)18.320.6
 2.3%
   All Grades English I (Hamilton County)31.937
 5.1%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (East Ridge High School)32.336.7
 4.4%
   All Grades English II (Hamilton County)38.356.5
 18.2%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%
All Grades Geometry (East Ridge High School)16.210.2
 6%
   All Grades Geometry (Hamilton County)32.731.2
 1.5%
   All Grades Geometry (Tennessee)33.928.6
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8401008
 20%
African American221250
 13.1%
American Indian00
Asian187
 61.1%
Hispanic280482
 72.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White281205
 27%
Two or More Races3964
 64.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Ridge High School

East Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Ridge Elementary School
Elementary : Spring Creek Elementary School
Middle : East Ridge Middle School

Students at East Ridge High School are 48% Hispanic, 25% African American, 20% White, 6% Two or more races.

East Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 16.6% of Tennessee high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,008 students attended East Ridge High School.


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

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