Mountain Ridge High School is a public high school in Herriman, Utah. It serves students in grades 10-12 for the Jordan School District.
Serving 2,738 students in grades 10-12, Mountain Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 2,738 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mountain Ridge High School's student population of 2,738 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
2,738 students
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Year Founded
2019
School Rankings
Mountain Ridge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Ridge High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sentinels
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Ridge High School's ranking?
Mountain Ridge High School is ranked #578 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mountain Ridge High School often compared to?
Mountain Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herriman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Ridge High School is 95%, which is higher than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mountain Ridge High School?
2,738 students attend Mountain Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mountain Ridge High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Ridge High School?
Mountain Ridge High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Ridge High School offer ?
Mountain Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Mountain Ridge High School part of?
Mountain Ridge High School is part of Jordan School District.
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