How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desert Ridge High | Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MESA, AZ | GILBERT, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 2,103 | 572 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.3:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.0% | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desert Ridge High | Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,931 | $10,931 |
| District | Gilbert Unified District (4239) | Gilbert Unified District (4239) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desert Ridge High | Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.0% | 42.0% |
| African American | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.4% | 20.3% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 26.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 6.1% | 8.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desert Ridge High | Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 420.6:1 | 228.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 19.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.