School type public Opened 2009 NCES School ID 273381004246 Phone +1 651-425-2300 Colors Black, White, Gold | Founded 2009 CEEB code 242738 Grades 9-12 Mascot Raptors | |
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Address 4200 Pioneer Dr, Woodbury, MN 55129, USA District South Washington County School District Profiles | ||
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).
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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, Kirsten, resigned recently. The district superintendent hand-picked an interim principal by the name of Lindsey McGurren to replace him. At the start of the 2016-2017 a new administration was given to the school with a new principal.
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.