Desert Ridge High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,471 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 106th out of 385 high schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 10045 E Madero Ave, Mesa, AZ 85212
School District Details
- Gilbert Unified District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $6,566
- Graduation Rate: 87.3%
- Dropout Rate: 4.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 18.5
- Enrolled Students: 38,742
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,471
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 117.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,241 (50.2%)
- Females: 1,230 (49.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 202 (8.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 373 (15.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 575 (23.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 15 | 0.6% |
| Black | 177 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 100 | 4.0% |
| Hispanic | 447 | 18.1% |
| White | 1,732 | 70.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 632 | 25.6% |
| 10th Grade | 620 | 25.1% |
| 11th Grade | 653 | 26.4% |
| 12th Grade | 566 | 22.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 52%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:48%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 5 Years
- Average Salary: $38,691
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,589 | 63% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,972 | 37% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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