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Highland School vs. Ridgeline School

Should you attend Highland School or Ridgeline School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Highland School
10865 N 6000 W
American Fork, UT 84003
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Ridgeline School
6250 W 11800 N
American Fork, UT 84003
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Highland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Ridgeline School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highland School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 858 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ridgeline School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
605 students
858 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highland School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgeline School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highland School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgeline School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highland School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgeline School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
29:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highland School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alpine School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridgeline School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alpine School District and the state of Utah, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6 out of 957 schools in UT
(Top 1%)
#122 out of 957 schools in UT
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highland School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgeline School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 5% in UT)
66%
(Top 10% in UT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alpine School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeline School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alpine School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 5% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 30% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highland School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alpine School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgeline School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alpine School District and Utah public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
70%
(Top 5% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 30% in UT)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Highland School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ridgeline School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
46
Kindergarten Students
50
82
Grade 1 Students
53
88
Grade 2 Students
86
95
Grade 3 Students
87
134
Grade 4 Students
99
117
Grade 5 Students
117
120
Grade 6 Students
113
176

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highland School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ridgeline School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highland School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgeline School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highland School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgeline School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highland School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgeline School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
87%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highland School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgeline School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Highland School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Ridgeline School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highland School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgeline School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alpine School District and in Utah, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highland School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alpine School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgeline School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alpine School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highland School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alpine School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgeline School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alpine School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highland School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alpine School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgeline School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alpine School District and Utah, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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