Enrollment
2,823
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, AZ
Mountain Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040775000636
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Ridge High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #32 of 46
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Ridge High School ranks #32 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775000636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
110.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mountain Ridge High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mountain Ridge High School
Mountain Ridge High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Glendale, Arizona, enrolling 2,823 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Arizona schools and 51% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.0% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Arizona average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,823 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 471 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Deer Valley Unified District (4246) spends $9,561 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Glendale's public schools, it stands alongside Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students): Mountain Ridge High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.7:1 vs 25.6:1).
Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students) and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students) alongside Mountain Ridge High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mountain Ridge High School compares
Mountain Ridge High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 51% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 86% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,823 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,823
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in Arizona - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,561
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Asian 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Mountain Ridge High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Valley Unified District (4246), which includes Mountain Ridge High School.
$9,561
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 38.6%
Federal 12.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mountain Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Lakes School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Glendale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,823 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mountain Ridge High School
How many students attend Mountain Ridge High School?
Mountain Ridge High School has 2,823 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge High School is 25.7:1, which is 51% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Ridge High School?
7.0% of students at Mountain Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Ridge High School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Ridge High School?
Mountain Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain Ridge High School rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Ridge High School ranks #32 of 46 schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
Is Mountain Ridge High School a good school?
Mountain Ridge High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Mountain Ridge High School, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students), and Deer Valley High School (1,707 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.
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