Desert Ridge High School

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Desert Ridge High School
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Location
Desert Ridge High School
10045 E. Madero Ave.

Mesa
,
Arizona, 85209

United States
Information
Type Public high school
Established2002
School district Gilbert Public Schools
PrincipalScott Smith
Teaching staff110.80 (FTE) [1]
Grades 9–12
Number of students2,222 (2023-2024) [1]
Student to teacher ratio20.05 [1]
Color(s) Red and black   
Mascot Jaguar
Website https://desertridgehigh.gilbertschools.net/
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Desert Ridge High School

Desert Ridge High School (DRHS) was founded in 2002 in Mesa, Arizona, and is part of Gilbert Public Schools.

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Overview

For the 2023-24 school year Desert Ridge High School received an "A" school grade from the Arizona Department of Education. [2]

Desert Ridge High School's (DRHS) mission is to foster responsible and productive citizens by promoting academic excellence and inspiring an attitude of inquiry and enthusiasm for lifelong learning while meeting the ever-changing needs of our varied population. [3]

Desert Ridge students are encouraged to explore all the campus has to offer, both during and after the school day, as their students and community involvement truly sets Desert Ridge apart. Staff at Desert Ridge recognize the importance of supporting well-rounded, academically minded students in their journey through high school and beyond. [4]

DRHS has 21 dual enrollment classes [5] and 22 AP courses [6] to prepare College/University-bound students. Their career-bound students have access to a variety of Career and Technical Education programs, both on campus and in partnership with East Valley Institute of Technology. [7]

The School of Innovation and Design hosted by Desert Ridge Junior and Desert Ridge High takes 6th-12th grade students on a journey to build the skills and access the education they need to unlock career opportunities in the job market of their future. Students are immersed in STEM, engineering, computer science, multi-media, robotics, and beyond, with an advanced academic track as well as conventional grade-level options to meet the needs of all learners. [8]

In 2025, yearbook advisor Jeanette Lockwood was honored with a Rising Star Award from The Journalism Education Association for her dedication to scholastic journalism and media advising at Desert Ridge High and Desert Ridge Junior High. [9]

Alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Desert Ridge High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Arizona State Board of Education". Arizona State Board of Education. Arizona Department of Education. Retrieved September 16, 2025.
  3. ↑ Gilbert Public Schools. "About - Desert Ridge High". desertridgehigh.gilbertschools.net. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  4. ↑ Gilbert Public Schools. "About - Desert Ridge High". desertridgehigh.gilbertschools.net. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Dual Enrollment - Desert Ridge High". desertridgehigh.gilbertschools.net. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Advanced Placement - Desert Ridge High". desertridgehigh.gilbertschools.net. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Career & Technical Education - Desert Ridge High". desertridgehigh.gilbertschools.net. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  8. ↑ "School of Innovation & Design - Desert Ridge High". desertridgehigh.gilbertschools.net. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  9. ↑ James, Amber (August 20, 2025). "JEA honors 12 Rising Stars in 2025" . Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Alex Barrett" (PDF). grfx.cstv.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 9, 2017. Retrieved October 8, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Desert Ridge (Mesa, Ariz.) ace Jake Barrett has been known to punish himself with grueling runs following a loss - so it's a good thing he wins nearly every time out. - ESPN". Espn.go.com. June 3, 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2013.

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