- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chattanooga, TN
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470159000501
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ridge High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 867
- students enrolled
East Ridge High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
East Ridge High School shrank from 1,008 students in 2022-23 to 928 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 470159000501 · Chattanooga, TN High · MID · TRAD
867 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
East Ridge High School shrank from 1,008 students in 2022-23 to 928 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
East Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Signal Mountai
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
1,396 students
- The Howard Sch
The Howard School
1,329 students
- East Hamilton
East Hamilton High School
1,293 students
- Ooltewah High
Ooltewah High School
1,233 students
- East Brainerd
East Brainerd Elementary
1,177 students
- This school
East Ridge High School
867 students
What this shows East Ridge High School reports 867 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Ridge High School compares
East Ridge High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 867 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
867
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 44 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
African American 22.1%
White 15.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, East Ridge High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Chattanooga
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
The Howard School
Standard public school
1,329 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Red Bank High School
Standard public school
772 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Brainerd High School
Standard public school
739 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Tyner Academy
Standard public school
632 students 15:1 students per teacher
Stem School Chattanooga
Standard public school
296 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
Standard public school
141 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~867 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Ridge High School
How many students attend East Ridge High School?
East Ridge High School has 867 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,008 (2022-23) → 928 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ridge High School is 14.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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 54.7% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ridge High School?
East Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Chattanooga, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Chattanooga on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides East Ridge High School, Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students), The Howard School (1,329 students), and East Hamilton High School (1,293 students). See the Hamilton County district page for the complete list.