Mountain Ridge High School

100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick
Frostburg, MD 21532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mountain Ridge High School's student population of 736 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
736 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#454 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mountain Ridge High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mountain Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
2%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mountain Ridge High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mountain Ridge High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mountain Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mountain Ridge High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Mountain Ridge High School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mountain Ridge High School and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mountain Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mountain Ridge High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #454 out of 1,347 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?
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?
Mountain Ridge High School is part of Allegany County School District.

School Reviews

3   6/26/2021
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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