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Mountain Ridge High School

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Mountain Ridge High School ranks 150 th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

150^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 227 Maryland High Schools

Better than 34% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Mountain Ridge High School in Frostburg, MD, is a mid-sized high school serving 743 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Allegany County Public Schools district, which ranks in the middle of Maryland districts.

Mountain Ridge presents a mixed picture for parents. The school’s biggest challenge is in math: only 6.1% of students are proficient in math overall, which is far below the district average of 26.6% and significantly lower than nearby Fort Hill High (18.5%) and Allegany High (11.8%). However, there is a surprising bright spot: Mountain Ridge excels in Geometry, with 45.2% of students proficient—outperforming both Fort Hill (15.8%) and Allegany (6.3%) and matching the state average. This suggests a specific strength in that subject. In English Language Arts (ELA), the school performs on par with the state average at 51.5% proficiency, though it trails behind Allegany (64.6%) and Fort Hill (57%).

A key concern is chronic absenteeism, which affects 40.4% of students—the highest rate among the district’s comprehensive high schools and well above the district average of 33.6%. This likely contributes to the school’s inconsistent performance over the years. While the graduation rate is strong at 90.7%, the low math proficiency means many graduates may not be fully prepared for college-level math or technical careers. For parents, this means Mountain Ridge offers solid ELA instruction and a standout Geometry program, but math overall and attendance are areas that need attention. The school’s 2-star rating from SchoolDigger reflects these ongoing challenges.

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 → 34th in 2026

Strengths

✓91% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 34th (2026) from a 22nd-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (17% vs 38% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 21 pts below the Maryland average

!Near the bottom of Allegany County Public Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school17%

District avg36%

Maryland avg38%

150^th of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to bottom 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4High 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
2026	27.9	150 of 227	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts52%~ state avg

Geometry45%~ state avg

Mathematics6%-21 vs state

Algebra I3%-18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)	MCAP English Language Arts (2026)		MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Algebra II (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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%)	27.9	150^th of 227 public high schools	33.9%		36.7	119^th of 220 public high schools	45.9%	31	6.1	51.5	51.5	3.2		45.2	$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%)	15.8	194^th of 227 public high schools	14.5%					(n/a)	4.2	30.6	30.6	4.2			$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%)	43	96^th of 227 public high schools	57.7%		41.3	101^st of 220 public high schools	54.1%	5	11.8	64.6	64.6	6.2	73.9	6.3	$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%)	41.6	103^rd of 227 public high schools	54.6%		29.3	138^th of 220 public high schools	37.3%	35	18.5	57.0	57.0	15.6	72.7	15.8	$15,701	$1,241	$14,460

Frequently Asked Questions about 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

How many students attend Mountain Ridge High School?

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

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.

Is Mountain Ridge High School a good school?

Mountain Ridge High School ranks 150^th of 227 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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