Mountain Ridge High School

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Mountain Ridge High School ranks 87 th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mountain Ridge High School is a public high school located in Frostburg, Maryland, serving 736 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Allegany County Public Schools district, which is ranked 13 out of 25 in the state.

While Mountain Ridge High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.66%) compared to nearby schools like Fort Hill High (83.38%) and Allegany High (81.14%), it has consistently underperformed academically, with only 8.1% of students proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics compared to 25.5% for the district and 24.1% for the state. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined, from 92 out of 138 Maryland high schools in 2018-2019 to 87 out of 146 in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Additionally, Mountain Ridge High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (47.96%) compared to the surrounding schools, and its spending per student ($13,256 in 2020-2021) is lower than the Center for Career & Technical Education ($22,473), which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. While Mountain Ridge and Fort Hill High School are both part of the Allegany County Public Schools district, Fort Hill consistently outperforms Mountain Ridge in academic metrics and statewide rankings, suggesting there may be differences in the quality of education or resources between the two schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick
Frostburg, MD 21532

(301) 689-3377

District: Allegany County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
87^th of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,215

Feeder schools for Mountain Ridge High School:

Elementary:	Beall Elementary
	Frost Elementary
	George's Creek Elementary
	Mt. Savage Elementary
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	Westernport Elementary
Middle:	Mount Savage Middle
	Westmar Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 736

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mountain Ridge High School ranks worse than 59.6% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Allegany County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.2. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mountain Ridge High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Mountain Ridge High School has the largest high school student body size in the Allegany County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Allegany County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge High School is 16.9, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Allegany County Public Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Ridge High School is $15,215, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Allegany County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mountain Ridge High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Ridge High School 87^th of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Mountain Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

Allegany County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Allegany County Public Schools 13^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mountain Ridge High School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2008	72.89	70^th	214	67.3%
2009	69.98	79^th	213	62.9%
2010	69.87	85^th	220	61.4%
2011	44.04	118^th	183	35.5%
2012	59.42	96^th	187	48.7%
2013	53.66	102^nd	185	44.9%
2014	61.89	126^th	231	45.5%
2015	57.03	92^nd	233	60.5%
2016	40.93	140^th	233	39.9%
2017	30.02	122^nd	180	32.2%
2018	32.70	110^th	197	44.2%
2019	35.50	92^nd	138	33.3%
2021	39.53	25^th	32	21.9%
2022	30.48	140^th	225	37.8%
2023	35.46	99^th	127	22.0%
2024	40.20	87^th	146	40.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Mountain Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.45	24^th	31	22.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Mountain Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.32	30^th	35	14.3%

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Rank History for White students at Mountain Ridge High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.56	35^th	40	12.5%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mountain Ridge High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	1094	12	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	1115
2009	1014	12	5	6	4	n/a	n/a	1041
2010	936	13	3	13	3	n/a	n/a	968
2011	914	11	4	10	2	1	9	951
2012	774	14	3	8	2	1	11	813
2013	823	13	3	10	3	1	12	865
2014	797	14	4	6	3	0	16	840
2015	823	14	6	3	3	0	14	863
2016	780	12	8	6	3	0	16	825
2017	732	13	8	5	1	0	16	775
2018	752	13	9	6	0	0	21	801
2019	737	14	8	8	2	1	22	792
2020	729	17	5	7	2	0	24	784
2021	712	17	6	12	1	0	23	771
2022	698	11	5	12	1	1	23	751
2023	682	9	5	14	1	1	24	736

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain Ridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1115	60.0	18.6	30.1
2009	1041	57.5	18.1	28
2010	968	57.9	16.7	30.5
2011	951	57.9	16.4	30.1
2012	813	53.7	15.1	35.7
2013	865	54.7	15.7	36.5
2014	840	53.0	15.8	40.7
2015	863	49.0	17.6	39.6
2016	825	50.0	16.5	39
2017	775	48.0	16.1	38.7
2018	801	52.0	15.4	34.7
2019	792	48.5	16.3	36.4
2020	784	46.5	16.8	36.2
2021	771	46.5	16.5	33.9
2022	751	46.5	16.1	31.8
2023	736	43.5	16.9	48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain Ridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1115	60.0	18.6	30.1
2009	1041	57.5	18.1	28
2010	968	57.9	16.7	30.5
2011	951	57.9	16.4	30.1
2012	813	53.7	15.1	35.7
2013	865	54.7	15.7	36.5
2014	840	53.0	15.8	40.7
2015	863	49.0	17.6	39.6
2016	825	50.0	16.5	39
2017	775	48.0	16.1	38.7
2018	801	52.0	15.4	34.7
2019	792	48.5	16.3	36.4
2020	784	46.5	16.8	36.2
2021	771	46.5	16.5	33.9
2022	751	46.5	16.1	31.8
2023	736	43.5	16.9	48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Ridge High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$575 (4.4%)	$12,597 (95.6%)	$13,172
2020	$729 (5.7%)	$12,081 (94.3%)	$12,810
2021	$1,195 (9.0%)	$12,060 (91.0%)	$13,256
2022	$1,680 (11.7%)	$12,723 (88.3%)	$14,403
2023	$1,477 (9.7%)	$13,738 (90.3%)	$15,215

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Ridge High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 92^nd of 138 High schools	Ranks 99^th of 127 High schools	11.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	792	736	7.1%
African American	14	9	35.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	8	14	75%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	737	682	7.5%
Two or More Races	22	24	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.4%	48%	11.6%

Schools Near Mountain Ridge High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)		MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mountain Ridge High School	Public	9-12	100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-3377	736	44	16.9	48.0%	682 (92.7%)	9 (1.2%)	14 (1.9%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.3%)	40.2	87^th of 146 public high schools	40.4%		35.5	99^th of 127 public high schools	22.0%	12	8.1	49.4	49.4			24.6	$15,215	$1,477	$13,738
Center for Career & Technical Education	Public	11-12	14211 Mcmullen Hwy Sw	Cresaptown	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 729-6486	289	25	11.5	52.9%	273 (94.5%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	9.3	146^th of 146 public high schools	0.0%		19.4	121^st of 127 public high schools	4.7%	25	8.8	6.9	6.9	8.8			$29,684	$2,467	$27,217
Allegany High	Public	9-12	900 Seton Dr	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 777-8110	684	46	14.7	53.5%	555 (81.1%)	34 (5.0%)	16 (2.3%)	16 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	60 (8.8%)	35.8	103^rd of 146 public high schools	29.5%		46.9	64^th of 127 public high schools	49.6%	39	13.3	58.1	58.1	11.9	35.7	18.2	$15,943	$1,422	$14,521
Fort Hill High	Public	9-12	500 Greenway Ave	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 777-2570	692	42	16.6	58.2%	577 (83.4%)	37 (5.3%)	14 (2.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (8.2%)	48.4	61^st of 146 public high schools	58.2%		29.4	106^th of 127 public high schools	16.5%	45	8.3	52.5	52.5			35.9	$15,470	$1,360	$14,110

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Ridge High School

Is Mountain Ridge High School a good school?

Mountain Ridge High School ranks 87^th of 146 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mountain Ridge High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 736 students attended Mountain Ridge High School.

What schools feed into Mountain Ridge High School?

Mountain Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beall Elementary
Elementary : Frost Elementary
Elementary : George's Creek Elementary
Elementary : Mt. Savage Elementary
Elementary : Westernport Elementary
Middle : Mount Savage Middle
Middle : Westmar Middle

What district is Mountain Ridge High School in?

Allegany County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Mountain Ridge High School?

Students at Mountain Ridge High School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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