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.[3]
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.
Football
Year
Coach
Record
Playoffs
2002
Eric Ratliff
4-6
No
2003
Mike Davis
3-7
No
2004
Mike Davis
2-8
No
2005
Eric Ratliff
3-6
No
2006
Eric Ratliff
2-8
No
2007
Bobby Branham
0-10
No
2008
Brad Allen
1-9
No
2009
Brad Allen
3-8
First round
2010
Brad Allen
5-6
First round
2011
Brad Allen
0-9
No
2012
Brad Allen
1-9
No
2013
Brad Allen
6-4
No
2014
N/A
5-5
No
All time record
35-95
Volleyball
District Championships: 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016
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