Desert Ridge High School serves 2,400 students in grades 8-12.
Desert Ridge High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Desert Ridge High School's student population of 2,400 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
2,400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Ridge High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Desert Ridge High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
28%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Ridge High School's ranking?
Desert Ridge High School is ranked #940 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Ridge High School is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Desert Ridge High School?
2,400 students attend Desert Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Desert Ridge High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Ridge High School?
Desert Ridge High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Ridge High School offer ?
Desert Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Desert Ridge High School part of?
Desert Ridge High School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
School Calendar
View the Desert Ridge High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 11/11/2013
We are writing to say as a former teachers,now retired and the grandparents of kyle Scalzo we couldn't be more proud of the education our grandson has received the past four years! He has been afforded so many wonderful opportunities at your school! All of his teachers have afforded him so many opportunities,especially his marketing teachers,band,calculus and others! Thanks so much for a wonderful education the past four years for our grandson!
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