Desert Ridge High, AZ
Regular
Public School
Grade 8–Grade 12
10045 E Madero Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209
(602) 542-5393
How Desert Ridge High Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score74
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Desert Ridge High
2,649
Students
100%
Low-Income Students
125
Teachers
21 :1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 26% | 16% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 26% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 24% | 29% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 5% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 65% | 39% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23% | 43% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | 7% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Desert Ridge High
58%
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average Proficiency
98%
Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 62% | 45% | 50% |
| Male | 50% | 42% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 56% | 42% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 57% | 59% |
| Black | 50% | 39% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 53% | 54% |
| Native American | 50% | 39% | 41% |
| Other | 50% | 52% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 47% | 36% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 18% | 24% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Desert Ridge High
91%
Overall Rate
87%
Low-Income
-
Limited English
77%
With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | AZ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 64% | 69% |
| Black | 70% | 62% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 70% | 79% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 56% | 58% |
| Other | 80% | 57% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Desert Ridge High, AZ
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4 miles, W
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