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Take a look inside Desert Ridge High and learn about our Jag Family.
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Our Desert Ridge High Robotics Club are current State Champions and one of many clubs and activities offered at The Ridge where students can find a place and explore shared interests, develop friendships, and learn new skills.
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Our AP Programs give DRHS students the opportunity to challenge themselves while preparing to apply to top universities. We also offer the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma Program, which helps our students compete for admissions to the nation's top universities.
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Desert Ridge High hosts TOYBOX preschool, a Career & Technical Education Early Childhood Education Preschool Program.
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News & Events
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GPS Nutrition Services is offering FREE Summer Meals for children 18 years or younger.
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District Office Summer Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Closed Friday
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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.
![2025 Best Communities for Music Education. We did it! Gilbert Public Schools. Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747846290/gilbertschoolsnet/dbdirsoevwxytxohjzrj/BCME2025News.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747846290/gilbertschoolsnet/dbdirsoevwxytxohjzrj/BCME2025News.png","width":512}])
Gilbert Public Schools was awarded the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education in the nation by the NAMM Foundation for the 6th consecutive year, recognizing and celebrating the outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education a part of a well-rounded education.
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DRHS is proud to celebrate our 529 graduating seniors. 250 students are college/university-bound and 13 are enlisting in the military. 145 have a QPA of 4.0 or higher and 6 are Student Council officers.
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Earlier this year, five GPS schools placed in the top five at the Winter Guard Arizona State Championship. For some schools, like Desert Ridge High, their continued success may be a result of collaborating with junior high schools.
![GPS employee of the year event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747175911/gilbertschoolsnet/xngoipjwg1n0usz8kqin/EmployeeoftheYear.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747175911/gilbertschoolsnet/xngoipjwg1n0usz8kqin/EmployeeoftheYear.png","width":512}])
Gilbert Public Schools honored employees across its 39 schools and departments to show appreciation for the positive difference GPS staff make every day for our students, families, and each other.
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Desert Ridge High acknowledges the Class of 2025’s hard work, dedication, and perseverance at their annual Senior Awards Night.
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Desert Ridge High School, 10045 E Madero Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209, USA
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Desert Ridge High School, 10045 E Madero Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209, USA
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Desert Ridge High School, 10045 E Madero Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209, USA
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Desert Ridge High School, 10045 E Madero Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209, USA