Sage Ridge School

About
About
Founded in 1998, Sage Ridge School believes that future leaders require both superior intellect and character. Now serving grades 3-12, we are passionate about inspiring our future leaders.
Academics
Academics
The cultivation of intellect is the driving force behind all our decisions. Our dedicated faculty ensure that our students demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and academic stamina required of life-long learners and leaders.
Admissions
Admissions
The advantage of Sage Ridge can be glimpsed in the priority we place on keeping class sizes small and facilitating meaningful teacher-student relationships. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivating the attributes needed in our changing world.
Student Life
Student Life
Sage Ridge School was founded on five pillars - Scholarship, Respect, Integrity, Courage & Community - and from the beginning we made character development and the student life component of our school a core priority.
Athletics
Athletics
Sage Ridge Scorpions are not afraid of the mental and physical work required to be Scholar-Athletes. Teams are supportive communities that champion students goals -- whether the goal is to play in college or simply try something new. With 24 sports teams, there is always a game to attend to support our Scorpions!
Arts
Arts
Courage is tangibly evident in both our curricular and extracurricular Arts programs at Sage Ridge. In a school where the Arts will never be cut, we build self-confidence through self-expression and inspire the creative pursuits of the next generation on a daily basis.
Giving
Giving
The generosity of our community allows Sage Ridge School to grow, innovate, and inspire future generations of students. Sage Ridge is incredibly grateful for the supporters that enable us to continue to provide and expand enriching education in the Reno-Tahoe region.

Commencement

Photo albums & Recordings

2023 Head's reception Photos

Upper School Awards Photos

2023 Commencement Photos

2023 Commencement Recording

2023 LS & MS Promotion Photos

2023 LS & MS Promotion Recording

Senior Video 2023

Class of 2023

Carter John Burns
University of Nevada, Reno

Thesis: Tackling the US Obesity Crisis

Internship: Physical Therapy at the ROC: Reno Orthopedic Center under Dr. Rennie Uppal

Josefine Marie Clausen
Case Western Reserve University

Thesis: Schizophrenic Women are Capable of Being Good Mothers

Internship: Nursing with Tracy Harig, Nurse Practitioner at the at the Reno Orthopedic Center

Madeline Nora Dutton
Pepperdine University

Thesis: Outdated Methods for Modern Minds: America's Urgent Need for a New Education System

Internship: Organic farming at the Timberline Flower Farm under Ms. Kim Lundeen

Monroe Miki'ala Eads
Montana State University

Thesis: Plastic Pellets: The Lesser Known Aquatic Plastic Pollution

Internship: Advancement Division at the National Judicial College

Heath Mills Fellows
Bates College

Thesis: The Effect of Face Masks on Young Teens’ Facial Recognition

Internship: Psychiatry with Dr. Kim Charles' private practice

Anna Hardacre
University of Utah

Thesis: How The Fast Fashion Industry is Destroying Our Planet

Internship: Public Art and Graphic Design under Ms. Nicole Ashton

Malina Lu Jeffery
University of Nevada, Reno

Thesis: The Public Misunderstanding of Phobia

Internship: NF Psychotherapy under Dr. Casha Kaufer

Kaylee Elizabeth Kirkwood
University of Oregon

Thesis: Musical Activism: Holding Our Nation Socio-politically Accountable

Internship: Advancement Division at the National Judicial College

Kennedy Lee Kurtz
College of Charleston

Thesis: The Importance of Affordable and Accessible Veterinary Care for the Unhoused in the United States

Internship: OPTIONS Veterinary Care Clinic

Richard Xinyu Liu
Emory University

Thesis: What is Causing the Political Polarization and Divisiveness in the United States of America?

Internship: Business Intern at Elegant Avenue Interiors under Stacey Hernandez

Kevin Lu
University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign

Thesis: Cooperation Between Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence

Internship: Echelon Dx, Inc. under CEO John Burke

Wyatt James Mikkelson
University of Nevada, Reno

Thesis: The Downfall of the Axis Powers in World War Two: Was it Inevitable?

Internship: St. Mary's Hospital, Department of Hospice Care

Elizabeth Konrad Mulvaney
University of Chicago

Thesis: Learning to Love the Enemy: An Analysis of the Change in the Vietnamese Posture Towards America After the Vietnam War

Internship: Broadcasting at KOLO-8 under Matt Vaughan

Margaret Ainsley Soran
Tufts University

Thesis: DNA - A Cause and a Cure: Gene Editing to Cure Sickle Cell Anemia

Internship: Anesthesiology at St Mary's and Sierra Hospitals under Dr. PD Soran

Misha Verma
University of California, Davis

Thesis: Drumming as a Therapeutic Tool

Internship: Center For Self Determination in the Child Advocacy Center under Ms. Brianna Hammon

Qingyang "Lexie" Wang
Syracuse University

Thesis: Why is the Recidivism Rate So High in America, and What Can We Do to Reduce It?

Internship: Business Office at The Skin Cancer Institute under Dr. Whitney Hovenic

Helena Yi Yuan
Northwestern University

Thesis: The Faulty Priorities of Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Internship: Business Intern at Elegant Avenue Interiors under Stacey Hernandez

Alex Ruihao Zhang
University of California, Irvine

Thesis: TikTok and the Short Videos: Should we Consider a Ban?

Internship: Echelon Dx, Inc. under CEO John Burke

Irisa Yuyang Zhou
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Thesis: People with Severe Mental Illness Should be Exempt from the Death Penalty

Internship: US Bankruptcy Court under Ms. Molly Pfau

Celebrating the Class of 2023

Honors diploma criteria

Honors Diploma
High Honors Diploma

Honors Diploma

Successful completion of the requirements for the Sage Ridge College Preparatory diploma
An un-weighted GPA of 3.2
No semester grade of D or F in Grades 11 and 12
50 hours of community service in both Grades 11 and 12
Completion of 2 AP courses with no semester grade lower than a B-
Successful completion of 4 levels (or AP level) of math in the Upper School
Active participation in Sage Ridge extra-curricular programs in Grades 11 and 12
A grade of no less than a B- on the senior thesis
A grade of no less than “pass” on the senior internship

High Honors Diploma

Successful completion of the requirements for the Sage Ridge College Preparatory diploma
An un-weighted GPA of 3.5
No semester grade of D or F in Grades 11 and 12
75 hours of community service in both Grades 11 and 12
Completion of 4 AP courses with no semester grade lower than a B-
Successful completion of 4 levels (or AP level) of math in the Upper School
Successful completion of 4 levels (or AP level) of foreign language in the Upper School
Active participation in Sage Ridge extra-curricular programs in Grades 11 and 12
A grade of no less than a B+ on the senior thesis
A grade of no less than “high pass” on the senior internship
Completion of at least one AP in history or English
Completion of at least one AP in Math or Science

Note: International students may qualify for a foreign language exemption.