Type Public Principal Kevin Justice Enrollment 640 (2011-2012) Phone +1 606-835-2811 Founded 2002 | Established 2002 Grades 9–12 School color(s) Navy and Columbia blue Number of students 640 (2011–2012) | |
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District Pike County School District Similar Shelby Valley High School, Kimper Elementary School, Millard Elementary School, Robinson Creek Elementa, Pike County Central H | ||
East Ridge High School is a public secondary school located in Lick Creek, Kentucky, and is one of the largest out of six high schools in Pike County with a current enrollment of 640 students.
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History
East Ridge High School was built in 2002 by Elliott Contracting Inc. It was built for students from three smaller high schools: Millard High School, Elkhorn City High School, and Feds Creek High School. The school's first principal was Ralph Kilgore, who retired in 2007. Starting in the 2007-2008 year, Kevin Justice became principal with Mike Potter as assistant principal. During the 2009-2010 year, Melinda Potter also became Assistant principal.
Academics
Under coach Joey W. Hamilton, the East Ridge High School Academic Team has won two consecutive champion titles in the 59th district.
Athletics
Although a relatively new school, the athletic program of East Ridge High School has become competitive thus far, winning championships including:
On August 1, 2011 the Athletic Department of East Ridge High School announced the hiring of former Bourbon County and University of Kentucky Basketball superstar Preston "Master Blaster" LeMaster.
Volleyball
District Championships: 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012
Boys' basketball
District Championships: 2003, 2004
Regional Championships: 2004
Girls' basketball
District Championships: 2010, 2011
Baseball
District Championships: 2008