Summary
Ridgeline School is an elementary school located in Highland, Utah, serving 858 students in grades PK-6. It is part of the Alpine School District, which is ranked 30 out of 93 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ridgeline School has consistently ranked among the top 10% of Utah elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ridgeline School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Alpine District and state averages in RISE test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, 64.3% of Ridgeline's 3rd graders were proficient or better in RISE Mathematics, compared to 55.4% for the Alpine District and 48.6% for the state. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.8% to 25.2% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Ridgeline School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high-income student population, and its spending per student was $6,317 in 2018-2019, lower than the nearby Alpine District schools.
Compared to other schools in the Alpine District, Ridgeline School consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement, with higher RISE test scores across all grade levels and subjects. Schools like Eaglecrest, Legacy, and Cedar Ridge also perform well, but Ridgeline stands out as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the district. The school's lower spending per student compared to nearby schools suggests it is able to achieve its high academic performance with relatively fewer resources, potentially indicating efficient resource allocation or other factors contributing to its success.
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