- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highland, UT
Mountain Ridge Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Ridge Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000074
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Ridge Jr High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Ridge Jr High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Ridge Jr High ranks #1 of 4 schools in Highland, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003000074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Mountain Ridge Jr High held near 1,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 490003000074 · Highland, UT Other · MID · TRAD
958 enr · 22.8:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Mountain Ridge Jr High held near 1,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Mountain Ridge Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- This school 958
Mountain Ridge Jr High
958 students
What this shows Mountain Ridge Jr High reports 958 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Ridge Jr High compares
Mountain Ridge Jr 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 69% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 958 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
958
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Utah - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$9,266
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Mountain Ridge Jr High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Ridge Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Ridge Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other 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 (~958 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Ridge Jr High
How many students attend Mountain Ridge Jr High?
Mountain Ridge Jr High has 958 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highland, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,073 (2022-23) → 1,030 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Ridge Jr High is 22.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Ridge Jr High?
8.7% of students at Mountain Ridge Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Ridge Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Ridge Jr High is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Highland, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Ridge Jr High?
Mountain Ridge Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Jr High rank among schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Ridge Jr High ranks #1 of 4 schools in Highland, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Highland on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Mountain Ridge Jr High, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.