East Ridge High School (Minnesota)

East Ridge High School
East Ridge

An aerial photo of East Ridge High School in Woodbury, Minnesota
Address
4200 Pioneer Drive
Woodbury, Minnesota 55129
United States
Coordinates 44°53′09″N 92°55′59″W / 44.8857°N 92.9331°W / 44.8857; -92.9331Coordinates: 44°53′09″N 92°55′59″W / 44.8857°N 92.9331°W / 44.8857; -92.9331
Information
School type public
Founded 2009
Opened 2009
School district South Washington County Schools
CEEB code 242738
NCES School ID 273381004246[1]
Principal Jim Smokrovich
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 1,783[1] (2012-2013)
Language English
Color(s) Black and Vegas gold          
Athletics conference Suburban East Conference
Mascot Raptors
Team name East Ridge Raptors
Website www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ERHS/

East Ridge High School is one of two public high schools located in Woodbury, Minnesota, United States, the other being Woodbury High School. It is operated by South Washington County Schools (ISD 833).

History

In District 833, the two public high schools Woodbury High School and Park High School were overcrowded. East Ridge was built to accommodate along with the population growth in the district. East Ridge was also built to unite students from the districts of two rival schools, Woodbury and Park. The current principal, Aaron Harper, resigned recently. The district hired Jim Smokrovich of Grand Rapids to replace him.

Academics

East Ridge offers the Advanced Placement courses (AP), along with providing courses through Century Community College. Students are able to receive college credit towards specified courses that they take through Century. East Ridge has a total of 79 full-time faculty.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

Club sports

Music and fine arts

Clubs

References

  1. 1 2 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for East Ridge High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Jun 10, 2015.
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