Mountain Ridge High School is a public high school in Glendale, Arizona, United States, a suburb of Phoenix. The school opened in fall 1995. The school had a 95% graduation rate in 2015. Mountain Ridge is part of the Deer Valley Unified School District.
Serving 2,823 students in grades 7-12, Mountain Ridge High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,823 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mountain Ridge High School's student population of 2,823 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,823 students
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Colors
Burgundy, Forest Green
School Rankings
Mountain Ridge High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Ridge High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#316 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
14%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
63%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mountain Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Ridge High School's ranking?
Mountain Ridge High School is ranked #316 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mountain Ridge High School often compared to?
Mountain Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandra Day O'connor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Ridge High School is 98%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mountain Ridge High School?
2,823 students attend Mountain Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mountain Ridge High School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Ridge High School?
Mountain Ridge High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Ridge High School offer ?
Mountain Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Ridge High School part of?
Mountain Ridge High School is part of Deer Valley Unified District (4246).
In what neighborhood is Mountain Ridge High School located?
Mountain Ridge High School is located in the Hillcrest Ranch Homeowners neighborhood of Glendale, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Hillcrest Ranch Homeowners.
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