- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clermont, FL
East Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for East Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120105003868
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ridge High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Clermont · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge High School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Clermont, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+153 students YoY
East Ridge High School grew from 2,604 students in 2022-23 to 2,757 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 111.0 → 121.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+153 students YoY 120105003868 · Clermont, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,683 enr · 24.2:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students)
East Ridge High School grew from 2,604 students in 2022-23 to 2,757 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 111.0 → 121.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
East Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- Mt. Dora High
Mt. Dora High School
1,500 students
What this shows East Ridge High School reports 2,683 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Ridge High School compares
East Ridge High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,683 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,683
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,768
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
284
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
White 36.2%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, East Ridge High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Minneola High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Dora High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,683 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Ridge High School
How many students attend East Ridge High School?
East Ridge High School has 2,683 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clermont, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,604 (2022-23) → 2,757 (2023-24), up 153.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ridge High School is 24.2:1, which is 36% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Ridge High School?
28.0% of students at East Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at East Ridge High School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment, in Clermont, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ridge High School?
East Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Ridge High School rank among public schools in Clermont?
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge High School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Clermont, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clermont on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides East Ridge High School, Lake also operates Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), South Lake High School (2,137 students), and Minneola Conversion Charter School (1,763 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.