Ridgeline School

Summary:

Ridgeline School is an elementary school located in Highland, Utah, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 886. It is part of the Alpine School District, which is ranked 26 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ridgeline School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Utah, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 4 school years.

Ridgeline School consistently outperforms the Alpine District and the state of Utah in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ridgeline School had 66.3% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in RISE/English Language Arts, compared to 55.6% for the Alpine District and 47.4% for the state. The school also has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 89.84% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the racial diversity of the nearby schools. Additionally, Ridgeline School has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with only 4.97% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the nearby schools.

While Ridgeline School's consistently high academic performance is commendable, the school's higher student-teacher ratio of 28.5 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 23.6 to 31.2, may indicate that the school has larger class sizes, which could impact the level of individual attention and support that students receive. This is an area that the school and district may want to examine more closely to ensure that class sizes are not negatively impacting student learning and outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

6250 W 11800 N
Highland, UT 84003

(801) 610-8715

District: Alpine District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,317

Students who attend Ridgeline School usually attend:

Middle:	Timberline Middle
High:	Lone Peak High

Student/teacher ratio: 29.0

Number of students: 858

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ridgeline School ranks better than 90.9% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 10^th among 52 ranked elementary schools in the Alpine District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.31. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgeline School is 29. 52 elementary schools in the Alpine District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ridgeline School employs 29.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgeline School is $6,317. 47 elementary schools in the Alpine District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ridgeline School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeline School 51^st of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Ridgeline School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Alpine District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine District 26^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ridgeline School

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Rank History for all students at Ridgeline School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	80.33	57^th	498	88.6%
2009	83.75	34^th	509	93.3%
2010	82.60	35^th	518	93.2%
2011	88.50	7^th	563	98.8%
2012	84.04	28^th	579	95.2%
2013	82.82	39^th	576	93.2%
2014	83.47	58^th	509	88.6%
2015	79.41	89^th	537	83.4%
2016	83.73	56^th	533	89.5%
2017	81.88	64^th	526	87.8%
2018	77.38	96^th	528	81.8%
2019	76.03	114^th	572	80.1%
2021	71.12	145^th	559	74.1%
2022	85.79	51^st	551	90.7%
2023	86.78	50^th	561	91.1%
2024	86.31	51^st	561	90.9%

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Rank History for White students at Ridgeline School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	73.53	95^th	435	78.2%
2023	77.71	67^th	428	84.3%
2024	74.79	82^nd	429	80.9%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, July 28, 2010

It has GREAT teachers!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, July 8, 2009

We have had a wonderful experience at this school. The teachers and staff are excellent and my kids learned so much. The teachers are patient and understanding and the parents of the kids that go to this school are very involved and help make it a great school to attend. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ridgeline School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	561	3	20	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
2008	868	4	46	38	5	n/a	n/a	0	961
2009	956	7	40	41	6	n/a	n/a	1	1051
2010	894	6	37	43	6	n/a	n/a	266	1252
2011	754	3	9	25	7	9	0	0	807
2012	825	7	5	41	5	7	1	0	891
2013	858	8	6	30	3	4	18	0	927
2014	859	11	11	26	4	3	23	0	937
2015	887	7	10	24	4	3	28	0	963
2016	879	7	7	36	3	5	48	0	985
2017	908	5	10	34	2	4	52	0	1015
2018	949	6	7	39	6	6	41	0	1054
2019	933	5	6	47	1	7	44	0	1043
2020	876	4	9	46	1	7	46	0	989
2021	822	3	10	59	1	8	40	0	943
2022	804	3	10	42	1	4	37	0	901
2023	796	2	10	34	1	6	37	0	886
2024	765	3	10	39	1	8	32	0	858

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ridgeline School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	601	23.8	25.3	1.3
2008	961	30.8	31.2	5.3
2009	1051	3.5	24.6	5.8
2010	1252	29.7	42.0	17.1
2011	807	30.4	26.4	10.8
2012	891	33.5	26.5	9.5
2013	927	35.3	26.2	12.7
2014	937	36.6	25.5	9.9
2015	963	n/a	n/a	9.3
2016	985	n/a	n/a	7.2
2017	1015	36.6	27.6	9.1
2018	1054	n/a	n/a	7.2
2019	1043	36.3	28.6	5.5
2020	989	35.8	27.5	5.4
2021	943	n/a	n/a	6.2
2022	901	31.0	29.0	6.3
2023	886	31.0	28.5	5
2024	858	29.5	29.0	4.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ridgeline School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	601	23.8	25.3	1.3
2008	961	30.8	31.2	5.3
2009	1051	3.5	24.6	5.8
2010	1252	29.7	42.0	17.1
2011	807	30.4	26.4	10.8
2012	891	33.5	26.5	9.5
2013	927	35.3	26.2	12.7
2014	937	36.6	25.5	9.9
2015	963	n/a	n/a	9.3
2016	985	n/a	n/a	7.2
2017	1015	36.6	27.6	9.1
2018	1054	n/a	n/a	7.2
2019	1043	36.3	28.6	5.5
2020	989	35.8	27.5	5.4
2021	943	n/a	n/a	6.2
2022	901	31.0	29.0	6.3
2023	886	31.0	28.5	5
2024	858	29.5	29.0	4.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ridgeline School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$245 (3.9%)	$6,072 (96.1%)	$6,317

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgeline School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 114^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 50^th of 561 Elementary schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeline School)	55.4	60.5	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	52.7	52.5	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ridgeline School)	72.9	70.7	2.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	54.4	54.9	0.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeline School)	59.3	56.6	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	53.5	52.6	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeline School)	68.7	64.8	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	54.1	58.9	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Ridgeline School)	57.3	64.3	7%
4th Grade Science (Alpine District)	59	57.7	1.3%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeline School)	59.4	68.3	8.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	56.2	58.7	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeline School)	68.5	62.9	5.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	53.6	53.5	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Ridgeline School)	70.1	69.2	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Alpine District)	60.3	58.5	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeline School)	54.6	66.2	11.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alpine District)	55.8	54.7	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeline School)	43	65.9	22.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alpine District)	44.7	48.2	3.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (Ridgeline School)	58.9	73.3	14.4%
6th Grade Science (Alpine District)	63.6	64.4	0.8%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1043	886	15.1%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	10	66.7%
Hispanic	47	34	27.7%
Pacific Islander	7	6	14.3%
White	933	796	14.7%
Two or More Races	44	37	15.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.5%	5%	0.5%

Schools Near Ridgeline School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2024)				RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ridgeline School	Public	PK, KG-6	6250 W 11800 N	Highland	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8715	858	30	29.0	4.2%	765 (89.2%)	3 (0.3%)	39 (4.5%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	32 (3.7%)	86.3	51^st of 561 public elementary schools	90.9%		86.8	50^th of 561 public elementary schools	91.1%	1	57.7	62.8	63.8	66.3	68.2	73.0	64.9	61.4	63.7	67.2	75.0	$6,317	$245	$6,072
Westfield School	Public	PK, KG-6	380 S Long Dr	Alpine	84004	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8720	614	23	26.4	4.9%	544 (88.6%)	6 (1.0%)	40 (6.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	17 (2.8%)	92.9	19^th of 561 public elementary schools	96.6%		90.4	29^th of 561 public elementary schools	94.8%	10	62.5	82.3	71.7	67.0	79.2	83.3	70.2	64.7	83.5	73.2	72.4	$6,839	$281	$6,558
Highland School	Public	PK, KG-6	10865 N 6000 W	Highland	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8710	605	23	26.0	7.9%	528 (87.3%)	3 (0.5%)	24 (4.0%)	15 (2.5%)	4 (0.7%)	6 (1.0%)	25 (4.1%)	97.9	1^st of 561 public elementary schools	99.8%		98.4	1^st of 561 public elementary schools	99.8%		84.9	88.4	75.2	81.6	86.2		76.8	79.5	91.4	78.7	85.3	$6,551	$323	$6,229
Freedom School	Public	PK, KG-6	10326 N 6800 W	Highland	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8707	727	27	27.2	7.2%	670 (92.2%)	2 (0.3%)	33 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	13 (1.8%)	85.4	56^th of 561 public elementary schools	90.0%		86.4	53^rd of 561 public elementary schools	90.6%	3	58.0	74.2	58.3	52.2	73.2	74.1	61.6	61.2	76.5	72.5	70.2	$6,963	$280	$6,683
Alpine School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 E 300 N	Alpine	84004	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8700	606	27	22.7	8.4%	512 (84.5%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.8%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	46 (7.6%)	94.6	13^th of 561 public elementary schools	97.7%		85.5	57^th of 561 public elementary schools	89.8%	44	78.2	66.0	63.0	76.7	83.3	84.0	74.4	69.8	76.6	84.1	76.7	$6,607	$253	$6,354
Belmont School	Public	PK, KG-6	4051 North Maple Hollow Blvd	Lehi	84043	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8734	923	37	25.2	14.3%	693 (75.1%)	8 (0.9%)	133 (14.4%)	20 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.2%)	57 (6.2%)	62.8	205^th of 561 public elementary schools	63.5%		67.4	167^th of 561 public elementary schools	70.2%	38	50.7	52.0	65.0	43.1	50.0	50.4	60.3	30.9	53.6	69.5	60.0	$6,448	$297	$6,151
Eaglecrest School	Public	PK, KG-6	2760 N 300 W	Lehi	84043	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8703	819	34	24.2	10.6%	699 (85.3%)	7 (0.9%)	59 (7.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.1%)	41 (5.0%)	89.3	34^th of 561 public elementary schools	93.9%		86.9	49^th of 561 public elementary schools	91.3%	15	65.2	64.7	68.1	68.1	76.1	75.9	69.1	59.4	62.1	65.9	79.8	$6,813	$334	$6,479
Legacy School	Public	PK, KG-6	28 E 1340 N	American Fork	84003	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8711	883	31	28.6	10.6%	727 (82.3%)	3 (0.3%)	117 (13.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (3.6%)	85.6	55^th of 561 public elementary schools	90.2%		85.6	56^th of 561 public elementary schools	90.0%	1	62.0	67.2	70.0	63.2	61.9	69.6	66.1	55.7	75.9	61.7	68.0	$7,090	$275	$6,815
Cedar Ridge School	Public	PK, KG-6	4501 W Cedar Hills Dr	Cedar Hills	84062	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8103	682	25	27.1	11.0%	589 (86.4%)	3 (0.4%)	38 (5.6%)	10 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.2%)	32 (4.7%)	90.9	29^th of 561 public elementary schools	94.8%		93.5	20^th of 561 public elementary schools	96.4%	9	70.8	64.9	75.9	65.0	71.6	68.2	75.3	62.4	63.8	81.7	75.4	$7,162	$298	$6,864
Fox Hollow School	Public	PK, KG-6	1450 W 3200 N	Lehi	84043	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8706	764	30	25.1	13.7%	616 (80.6%)	8 (1.0%)	87 (11.4%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.0%)	30 (3.9%)	81.6	85^th of 561 public elementary schools	84.8%		76.7	114^th of 561 public elementary schools	79.7%	29	50.4	75.8	67.6	68.3	49.5	73.4	53.9	50.6	79.0	65.7	73.3	$6,563	$329	$6,234

Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeline School

What district is Ridgeline School in?

Alpine District

How many students attend Ridgeline School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 858 students attended Ridgeline School.

What is the racial makeup of Ridgeline School?

Students at Ridgeline School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Ridgeline School attend?

Students who attend Ridgeline School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Timberline Middle
High : Lone Peak High

Is Ridgeline School a good school?

Yes. Ridgeline School ranks in the top 9.1% of Utah elementary schools.

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