What Mountain Ridge High School does

Mountain Ridge High School is a public secondary-education institution located at 14100 South Sentinel Ridge Blvd in Herriman, Utah, operating within Jordan School District since opening in 2019. The school serves approximately 1,500-2,000 students in grades 9-12 across a comprehensive academic program that includes Advanced Placement courses, concurrent enrollment with Salt Lake Community College and Utah State University, Career and Technical Education, JATC (Jordan Academy of Technology and Careers) pathways, Driver's Education, and Enhanced Diplomas. Core operations are delivered in-person on a single campus, supported by a standard K-12 technology stack: Canvas LMS for course management, Skyward for gradebook and student information, Edlio for the school website, and Google Workspace for productivity and collaboration.

Beyond academics, Mountain Ridge operates an unusually deep extracurricular portfolio for a school of its age, including UHSAA-sanctioned athletics, competitive esports (Super Smash Bros. via PlayVS), competitive ballroom dance (with national championships), band/choir/drama/orchestra performing arts, DECA, Sterling Scholar, and a student-led podcast. The school's culture is codified in the SENTINELS values system (Supportive, Teachable, Responsible, Open-minded, Nice, Grit), and community programming includes the Sources of Strength mental-health initiative, PTSA, School Community Council, and partnerships with Herriman City Police and SafeUT for student safety.

As a publicly funded institution, the school does not charge tuition and generates only minor fee revenue from ancillary programs (summer camps, adult ballroom classes, Senior Dinner Dance tickets, Grad Packs, GoFan ticketed events). Revenue flows are governed by Jordan School District allocations rather than commercial pricing, and typical PE/VC-style financial metrics are not applicable. The entity is positioned as a public service rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Mountain Ridge High School

Legal name

Mountain Ridge High School

Website

https://mountainridgesentinels.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mountain Ridge High School is a public secondary school in Herriman, Utah, serving approximately 1,500-2,000 students in grades 9-12 within Jordan School District. It delivers AP, concurrent enrollment, CTE, and extensive athletics, esports, performing arts, and ballroom programs funded through district allocations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school curriculum
• Extracurricular athletics
• Performing arts education
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Herriman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mountain Ridge High School is a public secondary school (grades 9-12) that delivers comprehensive college-preparatory and career-technical education to approximately 1,500-2,000 students in Herriman, Utah. Core offerings include AP courses, concurrent enrollment for college credit through SLCC and USU, CTE pathways, and JATC technical programs, supplemented by competitive athletics, performing arts, championship-level ballroom dance and esports, and student wellness programs. The school charges no tuition for standard enrollment; ancillary fee-based programs include summer camps, the Senior Dinner Dance, Grad Packs, activity fees, and adult ballroom classes.

Product overview

Mountain Ridge High School is a public high school in Herriman, Utah offering a comprehensive educational platform for students in grades 9-12. The school's core educational offerings include traditional academic programs (AP courses, Concurrent Enrollment, CTE), combined with extensive extracurricular activities. The product portfolio spans Athletics, Performing Arts (Band, Choir, Drama, Orchestra), Competitive Ballroom Dance, and Esports programs. Supporting programs include Teaching Academy concurrent enrollment courses, JATC technical training, summer camps/clinics, a student podcast series, and mental wellness initiatives through Sources of Strength. The school utilizes third-party platforms for ticketing (GoFan), esports competition (PlayVS), learning management (Canvas), student information (Skyward), and media distribution (YouTube, Spotify).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs (AP, Concurrent Enrollment, CTE, Enhanced Diplomas) College-preparatory curriculum for grades 9-12 including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment with SLCC and USU for transferable college credit, Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, Driver's Education, and Enhanced Diplomas for academic excellence.
• Athletics Program Full-spectrum athletic program featuring football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, swimming, tennis, track and field, and other sports competing in UHSAA Region II at the 6A classification. Includes back-to-back state championship girls wrestling and state runner-up boys swimming achievements.
• Performing Arts (Band, Choir, Drama, Orchestra) Comprehensive performing arts program offering Band, Choir, Drama/Theater, and Orchestra courses, with students performing at venues including Abravanel Hall and competing at state festivals. Recognized with a Superior rating and a record five All-State Orchestra selections.
• Ballroom Dance Program Competitive ballroom dance program with multiple levels (Ballroom 1, Ballroom 2, and Competitive Girls Ballroom Team) offering Art or PE credit. Program has won three National Titles in Latin, Swing, and Novelty categories with a historic Superior Plus sweep, and also offers Adult Ballroom Classes as a community fundraiser.
• Esports Program Competitive esports team competing in Super Smash Bros. through the PlayVS platform and UHSAA-sanctioned championships, with students earning college scholarships ($1,000 each for three 2026 national championship players). Sponsored by Ken Garff Automotive Group.
• Teaching Academy / EDU Concurrent Enrollment Courses Concurrent enrollment program offering EDU 1010 (Intro to Teaching) and EDU 2140 (Lesson Design) in partnership with Salt Lake Community College, targeted at students considering education careers and earning transferable college credit.
• JATC (Jordan Applied Technology Center) Pathways Technical career training programs in partnership with Jordan School District providing hands-on career and technical education, industry certifications, and college credit in technical fields such as automotive technology (with scholarship outcomes at the Weber Autotech Contest).
• Summer Camps and Clinics Fee-based summer athletic and activity programs including Girls Summer Wrestling Camp ($50, 3-day intensive), Boys Basketball Spring Camp ($85), volleyball, ballroom youth camps, and similar skill-development clinics for community members and prospective students.
• Echoes From the Ridge Podcast Student-led podcast series featuring interviews with students, faculty, alumni, and community members that tell school stories. Hosted on Spotify and distributed through school communications channels.
• Sources of Strength Mental Wellness Program Mental health and wellness program focused on upstream prevention and protective factors for adolescents, with an annual Sources of Strength Festival celebrating hope, help, and strength across the school community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Back-to-Back State Championship in Girls Wrestling (2024-25)
• +6 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jordan School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMountain Ridge High School operates as a public high school within Jordan School District (JSD). The district provides governance, funding, curriculum frameworks, HR services, compliance oversight, and operational support including transportation, food services, and technology infrastructure. School Community Council meetings and district-wide programs like Challenge Run are coordinated through district offices.
• Ken Garff Automotive GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKen Garff Esports Spring Celebration - sponsored esports tournament where Mountain Ridge team competed and won championship. Ken Garff provides sponsorship for competitive gaming events allowing student participation in state and regional esports competitions.
• PlayVScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlayVS is the official esports platform and competition organizer for UHSAA. Mountain Ridge esports team competes in PlayVS Cup National Championship through this partnership, which enabled national-level competitive gaming for high school students.
• Jordan Academy of Technology and Careers (JATC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJATC provides career and technical education pathways for Mountain Ridge students. The school offers JATC courses and programs that allow students to earn industry certifications and college credit in technical fields.
• Salt Lake Community College (SLCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcurrent enrollment partnership allowing students to earn college credits while in high school through courses like EDU 1010 (Intro to Teaching) and EDU 2140 (Lesson Design). Credits transfer to SLCC and other institutions.
• Utah State University (USU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSU hosts the Physics Quiz Bowl competition where Mountain Ridge AP Physics students competed and placed 4th. Partnership provides academic competition and STEM engagement opportunities for students.
• UHSAA (Utah High School Activities Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUHSAA governs all sanctioned athletic and activity competitions including esports state championships, regional tournaments, and academic contests. Mountain Ridge participates in UHSAA events across all sports and activities.
• SafeUTcoreTechnology or IntegrationSafeUT is a crisis helpline and safety tip app integrated into school communications. Mountain Ridge provides SafeUT as a resource for students to report safety concerns and access mental health support.
• Herriman City Police DepartmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSchool Resource Officer program places Detective Askerlund (named Herriman City Officer of the Year) at Mountain Ridge. The officer provides security, mentorship, law enforcement education, and community policing services.
• Thanksgiving PointminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Barn at Thanksgiving Point serves as venue for school events including the Senior Dinner Dance. Partnership provides event space for school traditions and celebrations.
• Jordan Education FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJordan Education Foundation organizes the annual Challenge Obstacle Run fundraiser that supports classroom grants across all 68 Jordan District schools including Mountain Ridge programs.
• Weber State University / Autotech ContestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeber Autotech contest provides automotive technology competition and scholarships ($1,000-$2,500) for Mountain Ridge auto students. Partnership connects CTE students with industry recognition and post-secondary opportunities.
• WGI (Winter Guard International)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWGI organizes indoor percussion and guard world championships. Mountain Ridge Indoor Percussion qualified for and competed at WGI World Championships, providing elite competitive performance opportunities.
• Canvas (Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanvas LMS provides the learning management system for Mountain Ridge students and teachers. Platform enables online coursework, assignment submission, grade tracking, and course communication.
• SLCC Culinary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLCC Culinary School hosted industry tours for Mountain Ridge ProStart culinary students, providing hands-on learning experiences and exposure to professional culinary careers.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alta High School: Jordan School District 6A high school with strong athletic tradition. Comparable for UHSAA Region II competition and CTE/AP program structure.
• Brighton High School: Canyons School District 6A public high school serving a comparable Salt Lake Valley demographic. Competes in similar UHSAA athletics and academic competitions.
• Herriman High School: Another public high school in Jordan School District serving the Herriman area. Directly comparable in district governance, funding model, UHSAA 6A competition, and student demographic profile.
• Riverton High School: Public high school within Jordan School District, competing in the same UHSAA 6A classification and Region II. Comparable academic, athletic, and CTE program structure.
• Bingham High School: Jordan School District 6A public high school with a long-established athletic and academic tradition. Direct competitor in UHSAA Region II athletics and activities.
• Lone Peak High School: Alpine School District 6A high school widely regarded as one of Utah's top academic and athletic programs. Strong comparable for academic rigor, AP offerings, and championship-level athletics.
• Corner Canyon High School: Canyons School District 6A high school known for strong athletics and growing academic programs. Comparable in scale, demographics, and UHSAA competition tier.
• Jordan High School: Founding high school of Jordan School District; operates in the same 6A classification as Mountain Ridge. Direct comparable for district governance, funding model, and program structure.
• American Fork High School: Alpine School District 6A high school with comparable academic and athletic offerings in the Salt Lake Valley. Direct competitor for UHSAA state titles and student enrollment.
• Copper Hills High School: Jordan School District 6A peer with overlapping athletic and academic offerings. Competes in the same UHSAA Region for student-athlete recruitment and championship contention.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MRHSSentinels
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcQK0TynpGKevQDyriV1Dcw/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/MRHSSentinels
• Instagraminstagram.com/mountainridgesentinels
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mountain-ridge-hs

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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