Desert Ridge High School was founded in 2002 in Mesa, Arizona, and is part of Gilbert Public Schools.
Evit - Desert Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 59%
- Reading Proficiency: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (15-16)
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Inspiring Excellence in Every Learner
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)40%
45%
Black
(15-16)n/a
5%
White
(15-16)60%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
18%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evit - Desert Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Evit - Desert Ridge High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Evit - Desert Ridge High School?
5 students attend Evit - Desert Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Evit - Desert Ridge High School students are White, and 40% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Evit - Desert Ridge High School offer ?
Evit - Desert Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evit - Desert Ridge High School part of?
Evit - Desert Ridge High School is part of East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District.
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