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#795 of 1,284 schools in KY
East Ridge High School
High School · Pike County · Lick Creek, KY
A Pike County high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
19471 Lick Mountain Rd, Lick Creek, KY 41540
- Math 34% proficient (2025)
- Reading 50% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Ridge High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Ridge High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,444
College educated
4%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Pike County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 477 | Compare → |
| Northpoint AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | Not available | 55 | Compare → |
| Phelps High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 7–12 | Not available | 252 | Compare → |
| Pike County Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 595 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pike County
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #16 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Ridge High School is listed in Pike County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Ridge High School
East Ridge High School is a public high school in Lick Creek, KY, part of Pike County, serving approximately 419 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #795 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Ridge High School
What grades does East Ridge High School serve?
East Ridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Ridge High School?
East Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ridge High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Ridge High School rank in KY?
East Ridge High School ranks #795 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is East Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Ridge High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Ridge High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Ridge High School a charter school?
No, East Ridge High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Ridge High School a Title I school?
No, East Ridge High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Ridge High School?
73.7% of students at East Ridge High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pike County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.7%
- Phone
- (606) 835-2811
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 41540)
- 323
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41540; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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