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Learn about the School of Innovation and Design at Desert Ridge High and the Jag Family!
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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)
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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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about Jaguar Clubs (opens in new window/tab)
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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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about Advanced Placement Programs (opens in new window/tab)
![TOYBOX from HHS and a Firefighter using the fire hose.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718894020/gilbertschoolsnet/rwdxacdlsbiajcid2ece/IMG_4586-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718894020/gilbertschoolsnet/rwdxacdlsbiajcid2ece/IMG_4586-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718894020/gilbertschoolsnet/rwdxacdlsbiajcid2ece/IMG_4586-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":800}])
Desert Ridge High hosts TOYBOX preschool, a Career & Technical Education Early Childhood Education Preschool Program.
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Jaguar Announcements
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![GCU Informational Session at DRHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768594803/gilbertschoolsnet/zrius7ulowx0amx0eyez/21121754.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768594803/gilbertschoolsnet/zrius7ulowx0amx0eyez/21121754.jpg","width":512}])
![UofA Workshop at Desert Ridge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768593869/gilbertschoolsnet/lfqooqvaszmqak2b5kou/21140059.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768593869/gilbertschoolsnet/lfqooqvaszmqak2b5kou/21140059.jpg","width":512}])
![Thanksgiving Food Drive Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761748304/gilbertschoolsnet/ducupr8bhzbggtyxyuxt/unnamedthumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761748304/gilbertschoolsnet/ducupr8bhzbggtyxyuxt/unnamedthumb.jpg","width":512}])
![Clear Bag Policy at DRHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760732522/gilbertschoolsnet/xxwg49ydb6kliszec8me/clear-bag-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760732522/gilbertschoolsnet/xxwg49ydb6kliszec8me/clear-bag-thumb.jpg","width":512}])
![5 hour test prep seminar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758305083/gilbertschoolsnet/orzdrqilhjbmr3ihmsqe/GilbertFall2025SATACT.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758305083/gilbertschoolsnet/orzdrqilhjbmr3ihmsqe/GilbertFall2025SATACT.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758305083/gilbertschoolsnet/orzdrqilhjbmr3ihmsqe/GilbertFall2025SATACT.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758305083/gilbertschoolsnet/orzdrqilhjbmr3ihmsqe/GilbertFall2025SATACT.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758305083/gilbertschoolsnet/orzdrqilhjbmr3ihmsqe/GilbertFall2025SATACT.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1758305083/gilbertschoolsnet/orzdrqilhjbmr3ihmsqe/GilbertFall2025SATACT.jpg","width":2200}])
![Wellness Week September 2nd - 5th]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756225530/gilbertschoolsnet/epzhwfag4mlt8wefjya3/wellness-work.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756225530/gilbertschoolsnet/epzhwfag4mlt8wefjya3/wellness-work.png","width":512}])
DRHS News & Events
DRHS News
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Desert Ridge Jaguars Wrestling Team 2026 earned some Hardware this past weekend.
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about Enjoy Spring Break!
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about Launching Futures: GPS Engineering Students Connect 5th Grade Space Exploration to Aerospace Engineering Pathways
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about Desert Ridge High’s Greg Stafford Maintains National Board Certification, Recognized at GPS Governing Board Meeting
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about Phoenix Zoo - February 17th
![A female teacher in a red jacket is sitting on the floor in a classroom, surrounded by a group of young students who are also seated on the floor.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771441051/gilbertschoolsnet/glmiwqnyiretlzhutslw/AcademicsMidYearGOLDSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771441051/gilbertschoolsnet/glmiwqnyiretlzhutslw/AcademicsMidYearGOLDSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771441051/gilbertschoolsnet/glmiwqnyiretlzhutslw/AcademicsMidYearGOLDSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771441051/gilbertschoolsnet/glmiwqnyiretlzhutslw/AcademicsMidYearGOLDSquare.png","width":1080}])
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about Actions With Academics: Mid-Year Academic Review
![Jayden standing next to the Jaguar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770734677/gilbertschoolsnet/bjmabr22pagxd5dn4txn/1B4A0695jayden-thumb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770734677/gilbertschoolsnet/bjmabr22pagxd5dn4txn/1B4A0695jayden-thumb.jpg","width":512}])
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about Jayden is in the Jaguar Spotlight
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about Directions to Excellence: Desert Ridge High's Vivian Flynn Writes a Novel and is Self-Publishing
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about Gilbert Public Schools Invites Community to 9th Annual Run for Fun and Community Fiesta
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about Desert Ridge High Student Athlete Signing Day - February 4, 2026
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