publichighGrade 8-12

Desert Ridge High

10045 E Madero Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209, United States

+1 (480) 984-8947

http://desertridgehigh.gilbertschools.net/home

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Desert Ridge High Overview

About This School

Desert Ridge High is a public high in Mesa, Arizona, serving 2,103 students in grades Grade 8-12. The school maintains a staff of 106 teachers with an average salary of $65,057 and a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Guidance services are provided with a ratio of 420 students per counselor. Students at the school are evenly divided between male and female populations. The student body is 57% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% Two or More Races, 3% Asian, and 3% Black.

2,103

Total Students

Grade 8-12

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

106 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 8-12

County

Maricopa County

Students per Counselor

420:1

Desert Ridge High Academics & Test Scores

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.6:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

420

Students per Counselor

Desert Ridge High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

106

Average Teacher Salary

$65,057

City Avg: $60,001

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor420:1

Desert Ridge High Student Demographics

Student Body

50.17%

Male

49.83%

Female

Total Enrollment: 2,103 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White57.01%

Hispanic29.43%

Asian2.52%

Black3.47%

Two or More Races6.13%

Native American1.05%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Ridge High

Q: What is Desert Ridge High?

A: Desert Ridge High is a high public located in Mesa.

Q: How many students attend Desert Ridge High?

A: Desert Ridge High has approximately 2,103 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Ridge High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Desert Ridge High is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Desert Ridge High

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About Desert Ridge High - Mesa, AZ

Quick Facts about Desert Ridge High
School Name	Desert Ridge High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 8-12
Location	10045 E Madero Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209, Mesa, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Phone	+1 (480) 984-8947
Total Students	2,103
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	106
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Ridge High

What is Desert Ridge High?

Desert Ridge High is a high public located in Mesa.

How many students attend Desert Ridge High?

Desert Ridge High has approximately 2,103 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Ridge High?

The student-teacher ratio at Desert Ridge High is 19:1.

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