Marvin Ridge High

mrhs.ucps.k12.nc.us

1,961 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Marvin Ridge High School, located in Waxhaw, North Carolina, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in the Union County Public Schools (UCPS) district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level classes, and unique elective pathways, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and competitive career fields.

Beyond its academic achievements, Marvin Ridge is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school fields highly competitive athletic teams—often referred to as the "Mavericks"—and supports a diverse range of student-led clubs, performing arts programs, and service organizations. With a focus on fostering both intellectual growth and character development, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between faculty, parents, and students to maintain its reputation for excellence.

1,961

Total Students

96.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marvin Ridge High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,193
Hispanic	97
Black	88
Asian	487
Two or More	91
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,193 (60.8%)
Asian
487 (24.8%)
Hispanic
97 (4.9%)
Two or More
91 (4.6%)
Black
88 (4.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)290-1520
Website:	http://mrhs.ucps.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,961
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9 454

Grade 10 492

Grade 11 503

Grade 12 512

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Marvin Ridge High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	454
Grade 10	492
Grade 11	503
Grade 12	512

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Marvin Ridge High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	985	50.2%
Male	976	49.8%

High School 9th - 12th