Mountain Ridge High School

100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick
Frostburg, MD 21532

www.acpsmd.org/MR

743 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mountain Ridge High School, located in Frostburg, Maryland, serves as a comprehensive secondary institution within the Allegany County Public School system. Situated at 100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick Lane, the school is known for its modern facilities and its commitment to fostering academic, athletic, and extracurricular growth for students in the surrounding region. As a focal point for the community, the school emphasizes a traditional high school experience while preparing students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

The school’s curriculum is designed to cater to a diverse student body through a variety of advanced placement courses, elective opportunities, and career-tech programs. Beyond the classroom, Mountain Ridge maintains a strong tradition of student involvement, offering a wide array of varsity athletics, performing arts, and service-oriented clubs. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academic standards and a vibrant school culture, the institution strives to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages students to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.

743

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Ridge High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	679
Hispanic	12
Black	9
Asian	10
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
679 (91.6%)
Two or More
29 (3.9%)
Hispanic
12 (1.6%)
Asian
10 (1.3%)
Black
9 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Allegany County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)689-3377
Website:	http://www.acpsmd.org/MR
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 9 222

Grade 10 225

Grade 11 153

Grade 12 143