About Us
East Ridge High School (ERHS) is committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment where all students have access to a comprehensive high school experience. With a focus on academic excellence and student success, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and opportunities, ensuring every student can find their place.
More than 90 clubs and activities, including robotics, speech, athletics, and student organizations, foster connection and engagement, with 80% of students participating in at least one activity. ERHS emphasizes student leadership with a decision-making model that includes student input through groups such as the Student Cabinet and the Student Leadership Coalition.
ERHS prioritizes equity and inclusion by offering unified coursework and supporting cultural responsiveness across programs. The school’s inclusion center, staffed by a full-time cultural liaison, provides a safe space for students to build community and ownership.
ERHS also excels academically with a strong focus on Advanced Placement (AP) courses including specialized programs in biomedical sciences, Project Lead the Way and College in the Schools. ERHS’s "ONEEASTRIDGE" brand underscores its commitment to unity, collaboration and excellence, fostering strong partnerships between staff, students and the community.
- East Ridge High School (ERHS) has more than 90 clubs, sports and extra-curricular activities available for students.
- ERHS was the first high school in the state of Minnesota to implement both Biomedical Sciences and Engineering as part of Project Lead the Way.
- ERHS is known for their internationally recognized robotics team.
- ERHS offers a variety of courses including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, Project Lead the Way (PLTW) classes and College in the Schools (CIS) classes.