Sage Ridge School

Sage Ridge School is Northern Nevada's only non-sectarian, independent, college-preparatory school serving grades 3-12. Since 1998, Sage Ridge School has prepared students to be curious and confident citizens with great intellect and character. Academic excellence is the foundation of a Sage Ridge education, as is evidenced by the quality of faculty, student-to-teacher ratios, and student academic achievements. At Sage Ridge, we are dedicated to empowering future leaders through a rigorous academic curriculum, character development, and personalized attention. With a commitment to excellence and a nurturing environment, Sage Ridge School prepares students not just for college, but for a lifetime of success and meaningful contribution with its extracurriculars, artistic and leadership programming, community service, athletics, and Signature Sage Programs, including Outdoor Education and Sage Sessions. Discover a school where every student's potential is nurtured and dreams become realities.

In addition to top Niche rankings, Sage Ridge is a leading school nationally, in Nevada and Northern Nevada:

• Challenge Index-the oldest high school ranking system in the country, beginning in 1998 in both Newsweek and The Washington Post-ranks Sage Ridge as the top school in Nevada and in the top 100 schools in the United States. The Challenge Index is the only list that compares public and private schools on one list. As an example of our commitment to academic excellence, schools ranked 220 or above on the Challenge Index list are in the top 1% of America's 22,000 high schools. Sage Ridge is in the top 100.
• College Board awarded Sage Ridge the highest distinction-Platinum-for the AP Honor Roll.
• Reno-Gazette Journal 2024 Best of Reno: Best Private School

Something Special Happens at Sage Ridge

• Students know their teachers. The close relationships between students and faculty and the student-to-teacher ratio elevate our world-class curriculum. At Sage Ridge, students and teachers collaborate in a safe, compassionate environment rooted in shared values, self-reliance, and optimism. This nurturing atmosphere helps our students achieve remarkable academic success.
• Teachers know their students. At Sage Ridge, no student falls through the cracks. Our exceptional educators use our Character Pillars-Scholarship, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Community-as a foundation for class discussions and school culture. This approach fosters a supportive, respectful, and inclusive environment where every student feels safe and valued.
• Our alumni thrive. Scorpion graduates share how well-prepared they are for college and how the opportunities at Sage Ridge shaped their everyday lives and led to exciting and fulfilling careers in science, business, arts, medicine, aviation, communications and more. With a 100% graduation rate to four-year colleges or universities, our students develop the courage and confidence to aim high and excel in their future endeavors.

What our Alumni have to say about their Sage Ridge experience:

"We're the biggest exporter of talent. The best students from Sage Ridge have made a bigger impact on the world. We have great stewards from Reno-Tahoe not only around the country but also around the world." - Sage Ridge Alumna E.B. Armstrong '13 (Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company; MBA, Harvard Business School, Class of 2022; BA in Economics, Vanderbilt University, Class of 2017)

On Outdoor Education: "We did sea kayaking in Tomales Bay, and that was definitely my favorite. We did nighttime kayaking and it was very still on Tomales Bay. When we put our oar into the water, the bioluminescence in the water would light up. It was magical." - Dr. Emily (Pierce) Lancaster '12 (Professor at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida; PhD in Marine Biology, The University of Maine, Class of 2024; MS, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories - San Jose State University, Class of 2020; BS in Biology at Pepperdine University, Class of 2016)

"Some of the biggest lessons I learned at Sage Ridge were concerning work ethic and great communication with peers, professors and mentors. Sage Ridge is the kind of environment that allows you to think levels ahead of where you're technically at meaning that yes, you may be a senior in high school but the work you're given at Sage Ridge, the complexity of the reading materials, the types of things you're doing in and out of the classroom, all of those things contribute to being able to communicate better when entering college, business or medical school and career. I think Sage Ridge is really a true hidden gem in many ways. I think the special things are pretty self-evident if you look at alumni who come out of Sage Ridge over the past 25 years and the things they've accomplished. There is no better evidence to tell you what a school offers or what it is unless you look at the product of that school, which is the alumni. If you look at that, that's everything you need to know about Sage Ridge."- Dr. Sahaj Singh '16 (General Surgery Medical Residency at Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, Florida; BS-MD, University of Nevada, Reno, Class of 2024; MBA, University of Nevada, Reno, Class of 2022)

Sage Ridge School offers a vibrant blend of competitive and inclusive athletics, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship. Our programs in STEAM, robotics, debate, and mock trial ignite critical thinking and collaboration. The arts take center stage with three annual theatre performances, celebrating creativity and nurturing talent on and off stage. Leadership opportunities are abundant, from Student Government in Middle and Upper School to Student Ambassadors, internships, and key roles in theatre productions and on sports teams. Our signature programs, Outdoor Education Week and Sage Session, along with a robust advisory system, promote personal growth and character development, highlighted by our pillars of Scholarship, Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Community. Sage Ridge students excel both within and beyond our school, demonstrating a commitment to community, service, leadership, and excellence in every endeavor.