Very Good
#698 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 35% in state
Desert Ridge High
High School · Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Mesa, AZ
A Gilbert Unified District (4239) high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10045 E MADERO AVE, Mesa, AZ 85209
- Math 58% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Desert Ridge High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 56% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Desert Ridge High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,955/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,498
Median home value
$363,800
Median rent
$1,798/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evit - Skyline High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Skyline High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 2,127 | Compare → |
| Basis MesaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 867 | Compare → |
| Eastmark High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,887 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Gilbert Unified District (4239)
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #32 of 38
- District spending per student
- $10,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Ridge High is listed in Gilbert Unified District (4239); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Ridge High
Desert Ridge High is a public high school in Mesa, AZ, part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), serving approximately 2,222 students in grades 8th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #698 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Ridge High
What grades does Desert Ridge High serve?
Desert Ridge High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Desert Ridge High?
Desert Ridge High has an enrollment of approximately 2,222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Ridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Ridge High is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Ridge High rank in AZ?
Desert Ridge High ranks #698 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Desert Ridge High's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Ridge High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desert Ridge High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Ridge High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert Ridge High a charter school?
No, Desert Ridge High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Ridge High a Title I school?
No, Desert Ridge High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (480) 984-8947
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85209)
- 42,171
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85209; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.