- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodbury, MN
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273381004246
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ridge High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 44.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Woodbury, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381004246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
East Ridge High School held near 2,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 82.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 273381004246 · Woodbury, MN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,072 enr · 44.1:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Park High School (1,992 students)
East Ridge High School held near 2,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 82.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota 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
2,072 students
- Park High Scho
Park High School
1,992 students
- Woodbury High
Woodbury High School
1,943 students
- Lake Middle Sc
Lake Middle School
1,165 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
1,160 students
- Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove Middle School
1,005 students
What this shows East Ridge High School reports 2,072 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Ridge High School compares
East Ridge High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 44.1:1 | ▲ 179% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 74% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,072 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44.1:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,072
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
44.1:1
students per teacher
- 179% above state mean
Top 98% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.9 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Asian 16.3%
African American 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, East Ridge High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Washington County Schools reports $13,992 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottage Grove Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~2,072 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Ridge High School
How many students attend East Ridge High School?
East Ridge High School has 2,072 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodbury, MN. CCD year-over-year: 2,021 (2022-23) → 2,042 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ridge High School is 44.1:1, which is 179% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 181% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Ridge High School?
11.2% of students at East Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at East Ridge High School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Woodbury, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ridge High School?
East Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Ridge High School rank among high schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Woodbury, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Woodbury on the city page.
What other schools are in South Washington County Schools?
Besides East Ridge High School, South Washington County Schools also operates Park High School (1,992 students), Woodbury High School (1,943 students), and Lake Middle School (1,165 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.