Heather Ridge

1445 Taney Ave
Frederick, MD 21702
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Top 30%
Serving 29 students in grades 7-12, Heather Ridge ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Heather Ridge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Heather Ridge's student population of 29 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 250% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Heather Ridge ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heather Ridge is 0.70, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#371 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
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≤20%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heather Ridge and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heather Ridge and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
21%
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Black
31%
33%
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White
42%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Heather Ridge and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Heather Ridge and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heather Ridge and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heather Ridge and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heather Ridge's ranking?
Heather Ridge is ranked #371 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Heather Ridge often compared to?
Heather Ridgeis often viewed alongside schools like Brunswick High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heather Ridge?
The graduation rate of Heather Ridge is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Heather Ridge?
29 students attend Heather Ridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Heather Ridge students are White, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heather Ridge?
Heather Ridge has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heather Ridge offer ?
Heather Ridge offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heather Ridge part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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