East Ridge High School

What East Ridge High School does

East Ridge High School is a public high school serving approximately 2,098 students in grades 9-12, located at 4200 Pioneer Dr., Woodbury, Minnesota, as part of the South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo Schools) district. Opened in 2009, the school provides comprehensive secondary education with a strong focus on college and career readiness, anchored by AVID college preparation, the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum (the first in Minnesota to implement both Biomedical Sciences and Engineering), and multiple college-credit pathways including AP exams, Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), and University of Minnesota College in the Schools concurrent enrollment. The Class of 2026 has 541 students, and the school maintains a 96.3% four-year graduation rate with 80% of students participating in 90+ clubs, athletics, and extracurricular activities.

The school's technology stack consists of standard EdTech SaaS rather than proprietary platforms: Schoology (LMS for grades 6-12), Infinite Campus (student information system), ClassLink (single sign-on), Google Apps for Education, Xello (career planning), Naviance (college/career), Destiny (library), SchoolCafé (meal accounts), Parchment (transcripts), Raptor (visitor management), and Jostens (graduation supplies). Core strategic partnerships include 3M (engineering mentorship on PLTW capstones), the University of Minnesota (concurrent enrollment), Northeast Metro 916 Career and Technical Center (career/technical education), and Woodbury/Cottage Grove police departments (school resource officers).

East Ridge's business model is that of a government-funded public institution, with no commercial revenue. Funding flows from state aid, federal sources, and local property taxes through the SoWashCo district, supplemented by nominal ancillary student fees ($30 graduation, $140 parking permit, $5 planner, $64 AP exam, plus cap and gown through Jostens). The go-to-market is district-managed open enrollment rather than commercial sales. Day-to-day operations are supported by 147 teachers and staff, of whom 76% hold a master's degree or higher and 93% have 3+ years of teaching experience. Leadership will transition in July 2026, with Elicia Buzinec succeeding Principal Smokrovich.

Name

East Ridge High School

Legal name

East Ridge High School

Website

https://erhs.sowashco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

East Ridge High School is a public high school in Woodbury, Minnesota, serving ~2,098 students in grades 9-12 within the SoWashCo Schools district. It offers college and career readiness programming including PLTW STEM, AP, PSEO, and University of Minnesota concurrent enrollment, funded by state, federal, and local tax sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAH)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• College readiness programs
• STEM curriculum
• Advanced placement courses
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded through state and federal education funding, local property taxes, and district operational budgets as part of SoWashCo Schools.
2. Student Fees: Graduation fee of $30, cap and gown purchases through Jostens, parking permits at $140/year (or prorated), and optional senior memorabilia purchases.
3. Food Services: School nutrition program with meal account balances for students. SUN Bucks program provides $120 per eligible child during summer months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

East Ridge High School delivers a tuition-free public high school education for grades 9-12 to approximately 2,098 students in Woodbury, Minnesota, operating as part of the SoWashCo Schools district. The core offering combines a standards-aligned academic curriculum with specialized college-credit pathways (AP, PSEO, University of Minnesota College in the Schools), Project Lead the Way STEM programs in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, AVID college readiness support, career and technical education through Northeast Metro 916, and over 90 extracurricular activities. Operational technology (Schoology, Infinite Campus, ClassLink, Google Apps, Raptor) supports daily instruction, student information management, safety, and parent communication.

Product overview

East Ridge High School is a public high school (grades 9-12) offering a comprehensive educational platform centered on college and career readiness. The school's core academic programs include AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) college prep system, Project Lead the Way (PLTW) STEM curriculum in engineering and biomedical sciences, and multiple college credit pathways (AP, PSEO, Concurrent Enrollment). Supporting services include SoWashCo Online for distance learning, Raptor Time academic support periods, and student/parent portals integrated with Infinite Campus and ClassLink. The school also provides specialized programs for Special Education, English Learners, and career/technical education through Northeast Metro 916. Co-curricular offerings include 90+ clubs and activities, athletics, and student leadership development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SoWashCo Online District-wide online learning program offering flexible, personalized courses for K-12 students with standards-aligned curriculum and teacher support.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College readiness system for grades 7-12 that develops organizational, note-taking, and self-advocacy skills through an elective course curriculum.
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW) STEM education program emphasizing critical thinking and real-world problem solving through engineering and biomedical sciences courses. ERHS was the first MN high school to implement both Biomedical Sciences and Engineering PLTW programs.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level coursework offered in multiple subjects with weighted grades and AP exams; students can earn college credit with qualifying scores.
• Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Program allowing 10th-12th graders to earn both high school and college credit through enrollment at participating postsecondary institutions.
• Concurrent Enrollment (College in the Schools) University of Minnesota courses taught at SoWashCo high schools by qualified instructors, earning direct university credit.
• Northeast Metro 916 Career and Technical Education Career and technical education at Century College campus offering courses in business, health, public services, and technology for juniors and seniors.
• Senior Year Program Comprehensive support for graduating seniors including cap and gown distribution, graduation ceremony coordination, honor societies, senior pictures, and graduation fee management ($30).
• Graduation Recognition System GPA-based recognition tiers: Summa Cum Laude with Distinction (4.300+), Summa Cum Laude (4.000-4.299), Magna Cum Laude (3.667-3.999), Cum Laude (3.500-3.666) with corresponding stoles.
• Campus Student Portal Online portal for students to view schedules, grades, attendance, and access school resources.
• Campus Parent Portal Online portal for parents to monitor student grades, GPA, attendance, and communicate with teachers.
• Seal of Biliteracy Award program recognizing bilingual/bicultural proficiency in English and another language, with platinum, gold, and proficiency certificate levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.3% 4-year graduation rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 3McoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent teams work alongside assigned engineers from 3M throughout the school year to identify problems, research solutions, develop prototypes, and prepare professional presentations. This partnership supports Project Lead the Way (PLTW) capstone engineering courses, providing real-world industry experience for students.
• University of MinnesotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through College in the Schools (CIS) program allowing students to earn actual University of Minnesota course credits while in high school. ERHS offers college-level coursework taught by trained teachers at the high school.
• Northeast Metro 916 Career and Technical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated on Century College campus, provides career and technical education courses for juniors and seniors in business, health, public services and technology. District provides transportation. Over 100 college courses at 12 colleges are articulated through 916 courses.
• Woodbury and Cottage Grove Police DepartmentscoreOthersSchool Resource Officers from local police departments work in high schools to provide security, emergency response coordination, and student safety programs.
• JostensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJostens provides graduation supplies including cap and gown packages, class rings, announcements, and yearbooks for the school.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wayzata High School: Wayzata High School is a high-performing Minnesota public high school serving Plymouth and surrounding suburbs, with strong AP/CIS, STEM, and extracurricular programs. It is comparable in academic profile, suburban demographics, and college readiness focus.
• Edina High School: Edina High School is a Minnesota public high school in Edina Public Schools, similarly recognized for high graduation rates, AP offerings, and strong extracurricular participation. It is comparable as a high-performing MN public high school competing for college-bound families.
• Rosemount High School: Rosemount High School is a Minnesota public high school in District 196 serving a similar suburban Minneapolis–St. Paul demographic. It is comparable in size, college-readiness offerings (AP, PSEO), and extracurricular breadth.
• Park High School: Park High School is the sister public high school within the South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo) district, serving grades 9–12 in Cottage Grove, MN. It shares the same funding model, district administration, and student demographics, making it the closest direct comparable.
• Minnetonka High School: Minnetonka High School is a top-rated Minnesota public high school in Minnetonka Public Schools known for rigorous academics, IB/AP offerings, and strong extracurricular engagement. Comparable as a suburban MN public high school competing on outcomes and program depth.
• South Washington Alternative High School: South Washington Alternative High School is a smaller alternative public high school within SoWashCo Schools, serving grades 9–12 students who need a non-traditional setting. It shares the same district, funding structure, and credit recovery/re-engagement function as East Ridge.
• Woodbury High School: Woodbury High School is another SoWashCo district public high school in Woodbury, MN, offering AP, CIS, and extracurricular programs with overlapping demographics and governance. It is the most directly comparable peer because it competes for the same students in the same city.

Regional players

• Stillwater Area High School: Stillwater Area High School is a public high school serving Stillwater and surrounding Washington County communities. It is comparable as a regional MN public high school with similar AP/CIS and STEM offerings, serving a partially overlapping geographic feeder pattern.
• Apple Valley High School: Apple Valley High School is a District 196 public high school serving the Apple Valley, MN community. Comparable as a suburban MN public high school of similar size and academic profile operating within a different but nearby school district.

Emerging players

• SoWashCo Online: SoWashCo Online is the district-wide online learning program operated by South Washington County Schools, offering K–12 courses with teacher support. It is comparable as an alternative instructional format within the same district, addressing the same students through a different delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EastRidgeHigh833
• Facebookfacebook.com/eastridgehighschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/sowashcoschools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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