Mountain Ridge Jr High

mountainridge.alpinedistrict.org/

958 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Mountain Ridge Junior High, located in Highland, Utah, is a public school serving students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the Alpine School District. The school is situated in a growing community and maintains a focus on academic excellence, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. With an emphasis on student engagement, the school fosters an environment that encourages personal growth and active participation in extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mountain Ridge is committed to building a strong school culture that prioritizes student well-being and community involvement. The staff works closely with parents and the local community to support the educational and social-emotional development of each student. By providing a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student clubs, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that helps students develop critical thinking skills and the responsibility needed for future success.

958

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Ridge Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	831
Hispanic	67
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	12

White
831 (86.7%)
Hispanic
67 (7.0%)
Two or More
36 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.3%)
Asian
8 (0.8%)
Black
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alpine District
Phone:	(801)610-8758
Website:	http://mountainridge.alpinedistrict.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	958
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 7 283

Grade 8 337

Grade 9 338

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mountain Ridge Jr High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	283
Grade 8	337
Grade 9	338

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mountain Ridge Jr High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	480	50.1%
Male	478	49.9%

Middle School 7th - 9th