{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Ridge High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9940006,"projectId":9334942,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our classroom has been transformed with new resources that are already making a significant impact on our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nYour donation has provided essential materials that spark creativity, deepen understanding, and foster a love for learning. I have seen firsthand how these tools have empowered my students to engage more actively, collaborate more effectively, and build confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is a more vibrant and inspiring place where every student has the opportunity to thrive. Your investment is not only changing the way we learn today but also shaping the future success of these young minds.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and for being a vital part of our educational journey. Your generosity truly makes a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1749496223003,"projectUrl":"project/new-room-refresher/9334942/","projectTitle":"New Room Refresher","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Platz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9940006"},{"teacherId":4565412,"projectId":8909296,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness. The students were able to use the color books to destress from big situations and test. We were also able to you the affirmation cards and breathing tool to help in some situations. \r\nIt was an amazing gift to be able to have so many tools to choose from, when the kids were struggling and really stressed out. Life is always throwing curve balls, and you all allowed us to teach them proper ways to deal with their emotions and stress. We could not be more thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1730397942188,"projectUrl":"project/mindfulness-matters/8909296/","projectTitle":"Mindfulness Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4565412"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_92651","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1008,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.2,"schoolId":92651,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about East Ridge High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"East Ridge High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/tennessee/hamilton-county-schools/east-ridge-high-school/92651"}

East Ridge High School

Join the 243 supporters who believe in this school.

About this school

East Ridge High School is a suburban public school in Chattanooga, Tennessee that is part of Hamilton County Schools. It serves 1,008 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.8:1. Its teachers have had 67 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

1,008 Students

51 Teachers

4320 Bennett Rd

Chattanooga, TN 37412 View local requests

http://erhs.hcde.org/

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

East Ridge High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

See more teachers from East Ridge High School

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

East Ridge High School Demographics

77%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

73%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

East Ridge High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.

East Ridge High School

$43,620

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

243

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

projects for art supplies

East Ridge High School has received support from 139 individuals from Tennessee and 104 individuals out-of-state.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

East Ridge High School

About this school

Equity Focus School

East Ridge High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Share & help us grow support

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

East Ridge High School Demographics

East Ridge High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

East Ridge High School

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.