Serving 1,537 students in grades 10-12, Emerald Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Emerald Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerald Ridge High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emerald Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Emerald Ridge High School is 86%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Emerald Ridge High School?
1,537 students attend Emerald Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Emerald Ridge High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerald Ridge High School?
Emerald Ridge High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Emerald Ridge High School offer ?
Emerald Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerald Ridge High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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