Serving 751 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Ridge High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain Ridge High School's student population of 751 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Ridge High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Ridge High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
1%
33%
White
93%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Ridge High School's ranking?
Mountain Ridge High School is ranked #150 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mountain Ridge High School often compared to?
Mountain Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Hill High School, Allegany High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Ridge High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mountain Ridge High School?
751 students attend Mountain Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mountain Ridge High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Ridge High School?
Mountain Ridge High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain Ridge High School offer ?
Mountain Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Ridge High School part of?
Mountain Ridge High School is part of Allegany County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
3 6/26/2021
IT is time to give RESPECT to the Family that has done so much for western MD and Frostburg. I understand but do not agree to the change of names of the HS. It was instigated (planned) by a man who was not of sound mind at the time with arguments the Supt. of school did not understand and had no validity. It was a SELF SERVANT move by school board and one member. The NAME OF the School Should be NOW CHANGED To BEALL HIGH SCHOOL.
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