Enrollment
2,072
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273381004246
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
44.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+179% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Ridge High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Ridge High School
East Ridge High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Woodbury, Minnesota, enrolling 2,072 students.
Class loads run heavy: 44.1:1 is larger than about 98% of Minnesota schools and 179% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,072 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 43 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
South Washington County Schools also operates Park High School (1,992 students) and Woodbury High School (1,943 students) alongside East Ridge High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Ridge High School compares
East Ridge High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,382
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Washington County Schools, which includes East Ridge High School.
$13,382
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 59.0%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,072 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Ridge High School a good school?
East Ridge High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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