Mountain Ridge High School

www.dvusd.org/mrhs

2,823 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Mountain Ridge High School, located in Glendale, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution within the Deer Valley Unified School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for maintaining a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in higher education and the workforce. The campus is designed to foster a comprehensive learning experience, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment programs, and specialized career and technical education pathways to cater to various student interests and career goals.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Mountain Ridge is known for its strong culture of school spirit and community involvement. The school offers an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, competitive arts, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing high academic expectations with a robust social and extracurricular framework, Mountain Ridge High School aims to develop well-rounded individuals and responsible citizens within the Glendale community.

2,823

Total Students

118.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,772
Hispanic	397
Black	46
Asian	449
Two or More	145
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	8

White
1,772 (62.8%)
Asian
449 (15.9%)
Hispanic
397 (14.1%)
Two or More
145 (5.1%)
Black
46 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Deer Valley Unified District (4246)
Phone:	(623)376-3000
Website:	http://www.dvusd.org/mrhs
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	2,823
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 744

Grade 10 719

Grade 11 679

Grade 12 681