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Mountain Ridge High School

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Mountain Ridge High School ranks 119 th of 220 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

119^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 220 Maryland High Schools

Better than 46% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Mountain Ridge High School is a public high school in Frostburg, Maryland, serving 734 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Allegany County Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 25 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Mountain Ridge High School's graduation rates are generally on par with nearby schools and the state average, the school faces several challenges. Its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, consistently underperforms the Allegany County and Maryland state averages, particularly in Mathematics and Algebra I. The school's proficiency rates in these subjects are significantly lower than the county and state averages. Additionally, Mountain Ridge High School has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 36.4% to 43.5% in recent years, compared to the state average and nearby schools such as Fort Hill High and Allegany High.

Socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's performance, as Mountain Ridge High School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.82% to 53.13% in recent years. This is higher than the nearby schools and the state average. The school's per-student spending, ranging from $13,256 to $15,215 in recent years, is also higher than the state average, suggesting that the school is allocating resources to address these challenges. However, the impact on student outcomes is not yet evident, and the school's higher dropout rates compared to nearby schools and the state average present opportunities for further improvement.

743

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,211

Per pupil spending ?

48.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick
Frostburg, MD 21532

(301) 689-3377

District: Allegany County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Mountain Ridge High School:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Hispanic:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 22nd percentile in 2021 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓91% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 46th (2025) from a 22nd-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (25% vs 37% meeting standards)

!Algebra I scores 16 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg39%

Maryland avg37%

119^th of 220

Maryland public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 15 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the Allegany County Public Schools

12^th of 25Allegany County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	36.7	119 of 220	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.2	87 of 146	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.5	99 of 127	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.5	140 of 225	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.5	25 of 32	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.5	92 of 138	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.7	110 of 197	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	30.0	122 of 180	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.9	140 of 233	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	57.0	92 of 233	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.9	126 of 231	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.7	102 of 185	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	59.4	96 of 187	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.0	118 of 183	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	69.9	85 of 220	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.0	79 of 213	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.9	70 of 214	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	39.4	24 of 31	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	41.3	30 of 35	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	21.6	35 of 40	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2021)23rd percentile~ school

Male (2021)14th percentile-8 vs school

White (2021)12th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts57%+6 vs state

Geometry24%-4 vs state

Mathematics11%-15 vs state

Algebra I5%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)	MCAP English Language Arts (2025)		MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Algebra II (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	743	45	16.5	48.6%	679 (91.4%)	9 (1.2%)	12 (1.6%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.9%)	36.7	119^th of 220 public high schools	45.9%		40.2	87^th of 146 public high schools	40.4%	32	11.2	56.6	56.6	5.1		23.7	$15,211	$1,327	$13,884
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	300	26	11.5	53.3%	273 (91.0%)	6 (2.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.7%)								(n/a)							$29,020	$1,772	$27,248
Allegany High	Public	9-12	900 Seton Dr	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 777-8110	719	45	15.9	50.1%	577 (80.3%)	37 (5.1%)	28 (3.9%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (8.3%)	41.3	101^st of 220 public high schools	54.1%		35.8	103^rd of 146 public high schools	29.5%	2	11.0	60.9	60.9	7.9	38.1	7.0	$15,443	$1,437	$14,005
Fort Hill High	Public	9-12	500 Greenway Ave	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 777-2570	655	42	15.5	53.6%	537 (82.0%)	29 (4.4%)	18 (2.7%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	62 (9.5%)	29.3	138^th of 220 public high schools	37.3%		48.4	61^st of 146 public high schools	58.2%	77	10.1	48.1	48.1	1.7		27.5	$15,701	$1,241	$14,460

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Ridge High School

How many students attend Mountain Ridge High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 743 students attended Mountain Ridge High School.

Is Mountain Ridge High School a good school?

Mountain Ridge High School ranks 119^th of 220 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Mountain Ridge High School in?

Allegany County Public Schools

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 is the racial makeup of Mountain Ridge High School?

Students at Mountain Ridge High School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

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