Craig Christensen - Principal
Sheila Pottorff- Assistant Principal

79-767 Avenue 39, Indio, CA 92203 | Phone (760) 393-5500

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Gates Open at 8:30 a.m.

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News & Announcements

Saturday Spectacular: Attendance Recovery
02/15/2026
Desert Ridge Academy is excited to offer our upcoming Saturday Spectacular: Attendance Recovery Program on March 14 and March 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Fit for the Future Summer Camp
01/30/2026
- June 9 - July 9, 2026 from 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
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Formados para el Futuro Escuela de Verano
01/29/2026
9 de junio al 9 de julio - 7:45am-5:15pm
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Report an Absence

Two ways to report student absence:

1. Use Google form to report an absence

2. Call: 760-393-5500

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Yearbooks are on sale now! Cost: $55.00. Order by February 12, 2026 to secure a yearbook.  All purchases after Feb. 12 are fist come, first served. To order: Order Here- Jostens

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Mission Statement 

 Desert Ridge Academy fosters high expectations in social, emotional, and academic development, provides a safe and rigorous 21st century learning environment and leads the way with Accountability, Integrity, and Respect.

Vision Statement

The Desert Ridge Academy community will be responsible global citizens and effective problem solvers who embrace a growth mindset.

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The Desert Sands Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Joseph Hyde, Title IX Coordinator, [email protected], 760-771-8695; Dr. Lisa McColl, Title IX Coordinator Designee/Resolution and Compliance Officer, 760-771-8695; Mr. Al Bennett, 504 Coordinator, 760-771-8612; Dr. Angela Randolph, Title II Coordinator, 760-771-8602. All can be reached at 47950 Dune Palms Rd, La Quinta, CA 92253.

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