Desert Ridge High

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2,103 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Desert Ridge High School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is a prominent secondary institution within the Gilbert Public Schools district. Serving a large and diverse student body, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment programs, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) tracks, all aimed at preparing students for life beyond high school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Desert Ridge maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong commitment to extracurricular involvement. The school boasts a competitive athletics program, a robust performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a wide variety of enrichment activities, Desert Ridge High School strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

2,103

Total Students

106.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Ridge High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,199
Hispanic	619
Black	73
Asian	53
Two or More	129
American Indian	22
Pacific Islander	8

White
1,199 (57.0%)
Hispanic
619 (29.4%)
Two or More
129 (6.1%)
Black
73 (3.5%)
Asian
53 (2.5%)
American Indian
22 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Phone:	(480)984-8947
Website:	http://desertridgehigh.gilbertschools.net/home
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 535

Grade 10 525

Grade 11 522

Grade 12 521