Craig Christensen, Principal

Sheila Pottorff, Assistant Principal

Jared Goldman, 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

Dave's Hot Chicken in Indio Fundraiser - Tuesday, October 27!
10/12/2026
Dave's Hot Chicken Fundraiser - Tuesday, October 27 from 5:00 pm. - 8:00 p.m.
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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

Mission Statement 

At Desert Ridge Academy, we empower every student through rigorous learning, meaningful relationships, and social-emotional support, ensuring they are prepared to succeed in school, leadership, and life.  
 

Vision Statement

At Desert Ridge Academy, we cultivate an environment where students feel accepted by ensuring every diverse learner is supported and valued. By blending rigorous academics with social-emotional growth, we inspire students to build the self-efficacy needed to be positive contributors to their community.
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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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