Desert Ridge High School, located in Mesa, Ariz., is governed by Gilbert Public Schools. The school employs trained teachers to provide instruction to students in grades nine through 12. Its curriculum includes a wide range of students. Desert Ridge High School provides guidance services for students by trained counselors. It provides various clubs and activities, such as the National Honor Society, academic decathlon, best buddies group, and chess, dance, drama, robotics, ecology and French clubs. Desert Ridge High School also provides a youth transition program, and speech and debate programs. The school organizes several sporting activities, including cross country, golf, track, baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, badminton and swimming.