East Ridge High School (Kentucky)
East Ridge High School | |
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19471 Lick Mountain Road , 41540 United States | |
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Type | Public |
Established | 2002 |
School district | Pike County Schools (Kentucky) |
Principal | Kay Jay |
Faculty | 30.00 (FTE)[1] |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 487 (2018-19)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 16.23[1] |
Color(s) | Navy and Columbia blue |
Nickname | Warriors |
Website | East Ridge High School |
East Ridge High School is a public secondary school located in Lick Creek, Kentucky, United States.
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 championship titles in the 59th district, as well as two additional district wins in recent years.[2]
- 2010 59th District Governors Cup Champions
- 2011 59th District Governors Cup Champions
- 2015 59th District Governors Cup Champions
- 2017 59th District Governors Cup Champions
Athletics
Although a relatively new school, the athletic program of East Ridge High School has become competitive thus far, winning championships below the state level.
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.[3]
Football
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Volleyball
District Championships: 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012
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Boys' basketball
District Championships: 2003, 2004
Regional Championships: 2004
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Girls' basketball
District Championships: 2010, 2011
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Baseball
District Championships: 2008
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References
- ^ a b c "East Ridge High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
- ^ "Appalachian News Express," 24 February 2011. http://news-expressky.com/everyday_living/article_405c194a-404c-11e0-84b2-001cc4c03286.html
- ^ "Preston LeMaster Named New Head Coach at East Ridge HS". Nationofblue.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2012-03-06.