East Ridge High School

4320 Bennett Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,008 students in grades 9-12, East Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,008 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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Attribute

School Overview

East Ridge High School's student population of 1,008 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,008 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

East Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Ridge High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1499 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Ridge High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
48%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Ridge High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Ridge High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East Ridge High School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Ridge High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of East Ridge High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of East Ridge High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Ridge High School's ranking?
East Ridge High School is ranked #1499 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are East Ridge High School often compared to?
East Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Bank High School, East Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of East Ridge High School is 86%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend East Ridge High School?
1,008 students attend East Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of East Ridge High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Ridge High School?
East Ridge High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Ridge High School offer ?
East Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Ridge High School part of?
East Ridge High School is part of Hamilton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,008 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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