West Ridge High School

Summary:

West Ridge High School is a public high school located in Blountville, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,683 students. The school is part of the Sullivan County school district, which is ranked 70 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Ridge High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.82%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with lower percentages of minority students. The school performs better than the Sullivan County and Tennessee averages in several subject areas, including US History, English II, and Algebra II, but lags behind in others, such as Biology I, English I, and Algebra I. Interestingly, the school's performance is particularly strong for Hispanic students, who rank among the top 6-45 high schools in Tennessee in various subject areas, while the performance for white students is relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom 220-192 high schools in Tennessee. Additionally, the school performs better for male students, ranking in the top 143-165 high schools in Tennessee, compared to female students, who rank in the bottom 202-205 high schools.

When compared to nearby schools, West Ridge High School generally performs better than Sullivan East High School, which has lower rankings and proficiency rates across various subject areas. However, it falls short in several metrics when compared to higher-performing schools in the region, such as Elizabethton High School, Dobyns-Bennett High School, and Science Hill High School. This suggests the need for West Ridge High School to learn from the best practices of these higher-achieving schools and implement strategies to improve its overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 380 Lynn RD
       Blountville, TN  37617


(423) 354-1450

District: Sullivan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
171st of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,921 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  1,683

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Hispanic:
3.0%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Compare Details West Ridge High School ranks better than 56.4% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.5. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Ridge High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Ridge High School is $10,921.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Ridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Ridge High School 171st of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See West Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

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Sullivan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sullivan County 69th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Ridge High School

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Rank History for all students at West Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.04 168th 384 56.3%
2024 50.50 171st 392 56.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.87 108th 154 29.9%
2024 43.56 85th 183 53.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.23 201st 330 39.1%
2024 48.62 145th 337 57.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at West Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.48 4th 23 82.6%
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Rank History for Female students at West Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.34 202nd 366 44.8%
2024 47.04 179th 365 51.0%
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Rank History for Male students at West Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.84 143rd 359 60.2%
2024 49.78 162nd 366 55.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.16 45th 202 77.7%
2024 96.85 5th 209 97.6%
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Rank History for White students at West Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.01 192nd 325 40.9%
2024 39.17 187th 326 42.6%
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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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Enrollment information for West Ridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 1696 10 12 46 5 2 38 0 1809
2023 1579 10 10 51 1 1 31 0 1683

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 West Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1809 119.2 15.1 n/a
2023 1683 122.3 13.7 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 West Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1809 119.2 15.1 n/a
2023 1683 122.3 13.7 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 West Ridge High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $1,075 (10.4%) $8,913 (86.0%) $10,362
2023 $1,155 (10.6%) $9,361 (85.7%) $10,921

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Ridge High School

West Ridge High School ranks 171st of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,683 students attended West Ridge High School.

Students at West Ridge High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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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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