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EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

4200 PIONEER DR, WOODBURY, MN 55129South Washington County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,021
Students
Total enrolled
97%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 12% vs nat'l
$17,728
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 24% vs nat'l
42.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 177% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,021 students in grades 09–12 in WOODBURY, Minnesota.
24% above average funding
District spends $17,728 per pupil, 24% more than the national average of $14,347.
42.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL is a very large high in WOODBURY, Minnesota, serving grades 09–12 with 2,021 students. The district invests $17,728 per student — 24% above the national average of $14,347, with a 42.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 97% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

2,021
Total Students
42.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,004 male · 1,017 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 299 students
Student Composition
14%
63%
8%
10%
Asian14%
White63%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black10%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 273381004246

Academic Outcomes at EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
97
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
97%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,728Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,728
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,800
Student Support$3,368
Administration$2,127
Operations$2,659
Other$1,773
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,728 spent per student, an estimated $7,854 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
34%
State government
59.0%
Local (property tax)
34.1%
Federal programs
6.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 97% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $17,728/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 42.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LIBERTY RIDGE ELEMENTARYGREY CLOUD ELEMENTARYValley Crossing ElementaryGORDON BAILEY ELEMENTARY
+12 more
↓
Middle
LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOLWOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOLOLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOLCOTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
Woodbury High SchoolPark High SchoolSouth Washington Alternative HSNext Step Transition Program
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSouth Washington County Schools →
Phone: (651)425-2301
NCES ID: 273381004246
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WOODBURY seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
Woodbury High School
1,979 students · 09–12
● 46 opp21% FRL
High
Park High School
1,938 students · 09–12
● 50 opp33% FRL
Mid
LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,145 students · 06–08
● 46 opp14% FRL
Mid
WOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,108 students · 06–08
● 46 opp24% FRL
Mid
OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
969 students · 06–08
● 50 opp36% FRL
Mid
COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
924 students · 06–08
● 50 opp33% FRL
Elem
LIBERTY RIDGE ELEMENTARY
788 students · KG–05
13% FRL
Elem
GREY CLOUD ELEMENTARY
763 students · KG–05
● 50 opp18% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4200 PIONEER DR, WOODBURY, MN 55129
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.