Heather Ridge
Alternative School · Frederick, MD
Heather Ridge is a alternative school school in Frederick, Maryland, serving grades 06–12 with 50 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 2.9:1.
Level
High
Grades
06 – 12
Enrollment
50
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Student–Teacher Ratio
2.9:1
Status
Open
Lunch Program Participation
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 20 | 40% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 13 | 26% |
| White | 12 | 24% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 8% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 2% |
| Total enrollment | 50 | 36M / 13F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <=20% | 22.2% | 16 |
| Reading Proficiency | <50% | 35.2% | 15 |
| Science Proficiency | <50% | — | 8 |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | >=50% | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
AP Courses
None offered
Gifted & Talented
None offered
SAT/ACT Takers
0
students tested · SY 2021–22
Out-of-School Suspensions
11
22% of enrollment · SY 2021–22
Chronically Absent
1
2% of enrollment · SY 2019–20
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 50 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- Ballenger Creek Elementary Elementary
- Blue Heron Elementary Elementary
- Brunswick Elementary Elementary
- Butterfly Ridge Elementary Elementary
- Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter Elementary
- Carroll Manor Elementary Elementary
- Centerville Elementary Elementary
- Deer Crossing Elementary Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 21702) → CensusDepth.com
- Maryland population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Maryland teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
240033001410
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD