Desert Ridge High School
Public high school in Mesa, Arizona, United States
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Desert Ridge High School (DRHS) was founded in 2002 in Mesa, Arizona, and is part of Gilbert Public Schools.
| Desert Ridge High School | |
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Home of the Jaguars | |
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10045 E. Madero Ave. , Arizona, 85209 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 2002 |
| School district | Gilbert Public Schools |
| Principal | Scott Smith |
| Teaching staff | 110.80 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,222 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.05[1] |
| Colors | Red and black |
| Mascot | Jaguar |
| Website | https://desertridgehigh.gilbertschools.net/ |
 Desert Ridge High School | |
Overview
For the 2023-24 school year Desert Ridge High School received an "A" school grade from the Arizona Department of Education.[2]
In 2025, yearbook advisor Jeanette Lockwood was honored with a Rising Star Award from The Journalism Education Association for her dedication to scholastic journalism and media advising at Desert Ridge High and Desert Ridge Junior High.[3]
Alumni
- Timmy Allen, BNXT Player
- Alex Barrett (born 1994), American football player[4]
- Jake Barrett, baseball player[5]
- DJ Davidson (born 1997), American football player
- Jalen Harris (American football), NFL
