Serving 736 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Mountain Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 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 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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 86%.
How many students attend Mountain Ridge High School?
736 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 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Ridge High School part of?
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Donald J Bell ( class of
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