Emerald Ridge High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in Puyallup, Washington, with a student population of 1,537 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Puyallup School District, which is ranked 93 out of 249 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Emerald Ridge High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 51.27% White, 7.74% African American, 18.74% Hispanic, 5.92% Asian, and 11.78% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby Puyallup High School and Gov John Rogers High School, which have larger White student populations. Academically, Emerald Ridge High School consistently performs well, ranking in the top 25-30% of Washington high schools with 73.84% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 33.06% proficient or better in Math, outperforming the district and state averages.
Emerald Ridge High School also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.1% to 92.2% over the past five years, higher than the nearby Puyallup High School (88.5%) and Gov John Rogers High School (91.9%). Additionally, the school has a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.8% to 37.35% over the past three years, compared to the nearby schools. Overall, Emerald Ridge High School appears to be a strong-performing school within the Puyallup School District, effectively supporting student learning and achievement while maintaining a diverse student population.
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,537 students attended Emerald Ridge High School.
Students at Emerald Ridge High School are 51% White, 19% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% African American, 6% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Puyallup School District
Emerald Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : G W Edgerton ElementaryElementary : Pope ElementaryElementary : Ridgecrest ElementaryElementary : Sunrise ElementaryElementary : Warren Hunt ElementaryElementary : Wildwood ElementaryMiddle : Ferrucci Junior HighMiddle : Glacier View Junior High
Emerald Ridge High School ranks 163rd of 442 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.