East Ridge High School is a public secondary school located in Lick Creek, Kentucky, and is the largest out of six high schools in Pike County

Pike County, Kentucky

Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2010, the population was 65,024. Its county seat is Pikeville. Pike is Kentucky's largest county in terms of land area. Pike County is the 11th largest county in Kentucky in terms of population preceded by Bullitt County and...

with a current enrollment of 734 students.

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. The enrollment of the school is approximately 734. 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 champion titles in the 59th district.

Athletics

Although a relatively new school, the athletic program of East Ridge High School has become competitive thus far, winning championships including:

• 2003 59th District Boys Basketball Champions
• 2003 54th District Girls Volleyball Champions
• 2004 59th District Boys Basketball Champions
• 2004 KHSAA 15th Regional Boys Basketball Champions
• 2005 59th District Girls Fast Pitch Softball Champions
• 2006 56th District Girls Volleyball Champions
• 2006 59th District Cheerleading Champions
• 2007 KHSAA 15th Regional Girls Fast Pitch Softball Champions
• 2007 56th District Girls Volleyball Champions
• 2008 59th District Boys Baseball Champions
• 2009 59th District Girls Fast Pitch Softball Champions
• 2009 55th District Girls Volleyball Champions
• 2010 59th District Girls Basketball Champions
• 2010 59th District Girls Fast Pitch Softball Champions
• 2010 59th District Governors Cup Champions
• 2011 59th District Girls Basketball Champions
• 2011 59th District Governors Cup Champions
• 2011 55th District Girls Volleyball Champions

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.