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Wellness Week at DRHS
DRHS Social Studies Department
Volleyball vs Highland
The Girls Volleyball Team was back in action against highland
Jaguars vs Tigers
DRHS P.E. Teachers
The Week at DRHS
Desert Ridge High School
2026 Football Scrimmage
The DRHS Football Team getting ready
The Fall Season is Around the Corner
Curriculum Night 2026
Club Fair 2026
Students were able to see all the clubs on campus during the Club Fair
August 11th at DRHS
Senior Sunrise 2026
2nd Week at DRHS 2026-2027
Check out some of the pics from the week
DRHS Golf Team at Augusta Ranch
Golf Team at Augusta Ranch swinging the clubs
The Fall Season is Around the Corner
Sights and Sounds around DRHS
Lunch time at DRHS
DRHS Staff Members
1st Week at DRHS 2026-2027
Picture Day at DRHS!
Students are getting their pictures taken at DRHS Thrusday and Friday
Day 2 at DRHS
2026-2027 School Year is Here!
Back-to-School Guide for DRHS
Desert Ridge High School Engineering
Desert Ridge High offers 14 different Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, including Engineering!
School of Innovation
Hosted by Desert Ridge Junior and Desert Ridge High takes 7th-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.
Welcome to Desert Ridge High School
A campus community that is accepting of all students and offers unique and challenging opportunities to prepare students for the next steps in life.
Student Life
![Desert Ridge High School students working on engineering project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762185022/gilbertschoolsnet/vvczhncrujibcf7lq3zr/DesertRidgeHigh-Enrollment.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762185022/gilbertschoolsnet/vvczhncrujibcf7lq3zr/DesertRidgeHigh-Enrollment.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762185022/gilbertschoolsnet/vvczhncrujibcf7lq3zr/DesertRidgeHigh-Enrollment.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762185022/gilbertschoolsnet/vvczhncrujibcf7lq3zr/DesertRidgeHigh-Enrollment.png","width":1200}])
Learn about the School of Innovation and Design at Desert Ridge High and the Jag Family!
![DRHS Football Players running out to the field.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730160524/gilbertschoolsnet/kf2eowzglz0ri75j4lym/DRHSProgramButtons-6.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730160524/gilbertschoolsnet/kf2eowzglz0ri75j4lym/DRHSProgramButtons-6.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730160524/gilbertschoolsnet/kf2eowzglz0ri75j4lym/DRHSProgramButtons-6.png","width":800}])
Take a look inside Desert Ridge High and learn about our Jag Family.
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about Explore Desert Ridge High (opens in new window/tab)
![Jagwires Robotics Club robot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718895640/gilbertschoolsnet/wvxcn7t8hvqv9sqls9ij/2324_DesertRidgeHigh_RoboticsStateChampionships-27copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718895640/gilbertschoolsnet/wvxcn7t8hvqv9sqls9ij/2324_DesertRidgeHigh_RoboticsStateChampionships-27copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718895640/gilbertschoolsnet/wvxcn7t8hvqv9sqls9ij/2324_DesertRidgeHigh_RoboticsStateChampionships-27copy.jpg","width":800}])
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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about Jaguar Clubs (opens in new window/tab)
![Male DRHS student at a desk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718894891/gilbertschoolsnet/zipimbnkwczle8jcugii/2324_DesertRidgeHighSchool_Admin_Students-10copy2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718894891/gilbertschoolsnet/zipimbnkwczle8jcugii/2324_DesertRidgeHighSchool_Admin_Students-10copy2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718894891/gilbertschoolsnet/zipimbnkwczle8jcugii/2324_DesertRidgeHighSchool_Admin_Students-10copy2.jpg","width":800}])
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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about Advanced Placement Programs (opens in new window/tab)
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Desert Ridge High hosts TOYBOX preschool, a Career & Technical Education Early Childhood Education Preschool Program.
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about Desert Ridge Preschool (opens in new window/tab)
Jaguar Announcements
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![Gilbert Public School College Fair 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1789397091/gilbertschoolsnet/buurmriya2ya0jqmz4v7/CollegeCareerFlyer-thumb.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1789397091/gilbertschoolsnet/buurmriya2ya0jqmz4v7/CollegeCareerFlyer-thumb.png","width":512}])
![Athletics at DRHS for the Week of August 31st]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788192217/gilbertschoolsnet/bsgxhuittgje4uythpui/August-31thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788192217/gilbertschoolsnet/bsgxhuittgje4uythpui/August-31thumb.jpg","width":512}])
![Desert Ridge Athletics for the Week of August 24th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787758108/gilbertschoolsnet/v4ijrhiqskw5kihzayd7/august-28thumb_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787758108/gilbertschoolsnet/v4ijrhiqskw5kihzayd7/august-28thumb_1.jpg","width":512}])
![Blood Drive September 3rd, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787000861/gilbertschoolsnet/rhpwaorziozjmpr23v2u/1996962thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787000861/gilbertschoolsnet/rhpwaorziozjmpr23v2u/1996962thumb.jpg","width":512}])
![DRHS Wrestling Golf Tournament 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786031949/gilbertschoolsnet/m31smuzgj1rrbxo2ge57/IMG_1313thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786031949/gilbertschoolsnet/m31smuzgj1rrbxo2ge57/IMG_1313thumb.jpg","width":512}])
DRHS News & Events
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about The First Step to a Great Career! GPS Job Fair
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about Wellness Week at DRHS
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about Social Studies Department
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about Has Your Student Signed Up for a Club or Extracurriculars this Year?
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about Volleyball vs Highland
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about High School Students Partner with GPS Leadership to Shape Student Experience
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about Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow
![Jaguars hitting the field]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788201424/gilbertschoolsnet/z0gdrt7iwcmwybw40dgj/Jaguars-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788201424/gilbertschoolsnet/z0gdrt7iwcmwybw40dgj/Jaguars-thumb.jpg","width":512}])
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about Football - Jaguars vs Tigers
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about DRHS PE Department
Upcoming Events
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Dobson Ranch Golf Course, 2155 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202, USA
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Apache Creek Golf Club, 3401 S Ironwood Dr, Apache Junction, AZ 85220, USA
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Desert Ridge High School, 10045 E Madero Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209, USA