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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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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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Jaguar Announcements
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![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}])
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DRHS News & Events
DRHS News
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Gilbert Public Schools is launching ParentSquare as our new district-wide communication platform in January 2026.
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