Serving 743 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Ridge High School serves the western part of Frostburg, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 125.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a driving time of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 14.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Ridge High School's student population of 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
743 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Mountain Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Ridge High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
1%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
92%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Miner
Source: 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 #426 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 27% MD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Ridge High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Mountain Ridge High School?
743 students attend Mountain Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mountain Ridge High School students are White, 4% 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 17:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mountain Ridge High School part of?
Mountain Ridge High School is part of Allegany County School District.
School Reviews
3 10/10/2025
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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