Mountain Ridge High School is located in the mountains of western Maryland and is home to the Mountain Ridge Miners.  The school was established in August 2007 when Beall High School and Westmar  High School were consolidated into one area high school.  Students soon adjusted to the changes and quickly intermixed with all of the activities, athletics, academics, and arts that are provided at Mountain Ridge.
The first school year, 2007-2008, was a time of many “firsts” for the new school and its student population of approximately  900 students.  The first pep rally, the first Homecoming Game and dances, the first school play were held during the initial year of the school.  The newly constructed, state-of-the –art high school provided the most up-to-date in textbooks, lab equipment, computer labs, cafeteria, uniforms and technology.    
The 2008-2009 school year continued to be a time of transition and change for the students and faculty at Mountain Ridge.  The newly constructed football stadium was officially opened in time for Homecoming.  With the new artificial turf, new  bleachers and freshly laid track, the sports teams and community took great pride in the athletic complex.    Mountain Ridge was officially beginning to feel more like home to the students, teachers, parents and community.
The 2009-2010 has been a dynamic year for the students at Mountain Ridge.  Presently 840 students, 57 teacher s, 11 resource teachers, 59 classroom, 17 different organizations and clubs, and 14 sporting programs make up the Mountain Ridge School community and programs.    On May 24, 2010, the third graduating senior class of 226 students received their diplomas.  This senior class received over one million dollars in scholarships at graduation.  Four seniors also contributed over 1500 hours of community service to our school and local communities.  Two graduating seniors will attend the Coast Guard Academy and the Naval Academy Preparation Program.  Approximately 70% of the graduating class will be going on to college next fall.  These ongoing statistics continue to prove the success of the programs for students here at Mountain Ridge.