East Ridge High School (Florida)

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East Ridge High School is a school in Clermont, Florida and one of seven public high schools in Lake County. East Ridge High School is the largest school in the county. It has become popular for its well earned academic achievements, and athletic talents. Unfortunately growth has become so rapid, East Ridge is largely overcrowded (with over 2,500 students).

East Ridge High School
School type Public
Established 2002
Grades 9-12
Principal Aurelia Cole
Students approx. 3,000
Mascot Knight
Location 13322 Excalibur Road
Clermont, FL
Information (352) 242-2080
Website [1]


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[edit] History

East Ridge High School was constructed at 13322 Excalibur Road in 2002. It is currently the youngest high school in Lake County, Florida. The school was built to stop the overcrowding of their mother, now sister school, South Lake High School, which is located in Groveland, Florida. The school was originally under the name, AAA High School until finished. In its inaugural year, the school enrolled no seniors.

[edit] Students

Student enrollment at East Ridge High School is currently about 3,000, which is much higher than the school was built for (1,800). The racial background of the school is currently unknown.

[edit] Sports

The sports teams at East Ridge train in their complex or at the National Training Center about a mile from campus. They play the majority of their home games in "The Dungeon" or in their gym. In their short history, some of the athletic teams achieved great success. In their second year (2003), the volleyball team reached the Final Four in the 5A division. In 2005, The basketball team reached the Final Four in the 5A division. However, the most noted sports team is their football program. Since the school started, the team has gone 40-8 during the season 3-4 in the playoffs. The currently hold the longest winning streak in Central Florida with 35, which was prviously held by Apopka High School.

[edit] Athletic teams (as of 2006)

[edit] School rankings

The Florida Department of Education gave the school a "C" rating in the 2005-2006 school year. It had a C rating in 2004-2005, and a D in 2003-2004.

[edit] Band Program

The ERHS Band Program is under the direction of Jack Hart and Ryan Wright. The band program at East Ridge High School provides a well-rounded musical experience for its students with special emphasis placed in the area of Marching, Jazz and Concert Band performance, as well as Color Guard, Winter Guard, and Indoor Percussion. Since the school has been opened, the band program has consistently received a superior rating, with the exception of the 2004-2005 concert band received a rating of excellent.

[edit] Marching Band

The East Ridge Band is most known for its Marching band program, which have received straight superiors since their inauguration. Since 2003, they have become the largest marching band in Lake County, and in their district in the Florida Bandmasters Association, surpassing Leesburg's "Swarm of Sound". The Marching Knights are the first band in their county to have reached state competition eligibility.

[edit] Percussion

The East Ridge Percussion and Drumline is directed under Ryan Wright. Since his arrival in 2005, the percussion have received their highest ratings in marching and indoor percussion, in which he started for the school. The indoor percussion have even brought in band members from other instruments to play.

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