- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Herriman, UT
Mountain Ridge High
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Ridge High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490042001525
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Ridge High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Herriman · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Ridge High has class sizes larger than 89% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Ridge High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Herriman, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Mountain Ridge High held near 2,598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+91 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 103.7 → 106.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+91 students YoY 490042001525 · Herriman, UT High · LARGE · TRAD
2,738 enr · 26.6:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Mountain Ridge High held near 2,598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+91 headcount). Teacher FTE added 103.7 → 106.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Mountain Ridge High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Hills H
Copper Hills High
2,837 students
- This school
Mountain Ridge High
2,738 students
- Herriman High
Herriman High
2,522 students
- Bingham High
Bingham High
2,461 students
- Riverton High
Riverton High
2,295 students
- Preschool
Preschool
1,773 students
What this shows Mountain Ridge High reports 2,738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Ridge High compares
Mountain Ridge High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 77% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,738 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,738
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Utah average of 28.0%
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
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Utah - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$9,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Mountain Ridge High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Ridge High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Ridge High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,461
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Ridge High
How many students attend Mountain Ridge High?
Mountain Ridge High has 2,738 students enrolled. It is a high school in Herriman, UT. CCD year-over-year: 2,507 (2022-23) → 2,598 (2023-24), nearly flat (+91).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge High is 26.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Ridge High?
6.5% of students at Mountain Ridge High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Ridge High?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Ridge High is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Herriman, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Ridge High?
Mountain Ridge High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain Ridge High rank among high schools in Herriman?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Ridge High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Herriman, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Herriman on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Mountain Ridge High, Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students), Herriman High (2,522 students), and Bingham High (2,461 students). See the Jordan District district page for the complete list.