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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer
Summer Session

Summers are for exploring, being with friends, growing stronger, and -- always -- learning. Spend a couple weeks with us this summer and dig into sports camps, Spanish, physics, golf, art, engineering, robotics, weight training, and more.
- Summer Overview
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

2025 Commencement & Promotion Photos

Head's Reception for Seniors

2025 Commencement

2025 Promotion Ceremony

Class of 2025

Keira Brodsky
Santa Clara University

Thesis: The New Deal’s Lasting Impact on the Housing Market: Can Gen Z Afford the American Dream?

Internship: Reno Tahoe Wealth Management

Leadership: Student Government Representative

National Honor Society

High Honors Diploma
Scorpion since 2018

Alina Chu
University of California, Riverside

Thesis: I Play the Game, the Game Does Not Play Me: Effective Uses of Video Games for Rational Development in Young Adults

Internship: Hangzhou Ruizu Human Resources Company

Scorpion since 2022

Addison Clark
San Jose State University

Thesis: Running on Empty: The Correlation Between Mental Health Struggles and Athletic Demands of NCAA Division I Athletes

Internship: Athletic Republic

Honors Diploma
Scorpion since 2020

Kaidan Collins
University of San Diego

Thesis: You Would Eat That? The Role of Lab-Grown Meat in Addressing Global Food Insecurity

Internship: Sierra Pacific Federal Credit Union

Honors Diploma
Scorpion since 2019

Jack Colletto
University of Nevada, Reno

Thesis: The Age of Information: How Military R&D from the Cold War Created Our Current and Will Create Our Future Economies

Internship: Joyer Technologies

Scorpion since 2023

Jeremy Gupta
University of Southern California

Thesis: The Competing Theories of Human Evolution: Replacement vs. Interbreeding Theory

Internship: Western Environmental Testing Laboratory

National Honor Society

Scorpion since 2018

Ruby Liu
University of Toronto

Thesis: The Evolution of Hanfu in the Tang Dynasty: A Reflection of Social Change

Internship: Xi'an Yongyu Building Reinforcement Engineering Co., Ltd.

Scorpion since 2022

Scarlett Lopiccolo
Wesleyan University

Thesis: Fear in the Frequency: The Science Behind Horror Film Scores

Internship: Prunty Law

Leadership: Prefecture

National Honor Society

High Honors Diploma
Scorpion since 2020

Huxley McKenzie
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Thesis: Busy Doing Nothing: Evaluating Homework Policy and the Effectiveness of Busy Work

Internship: Tectonics Design Group

Scorpion since 2018

Caleb Mulvaney
University of Wisconsin, Madison

Thesis: A Crisis of the Senses: Modern Technology and Rising Rates of Hearing and Vision Impairment

Internship: The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada

Leadership: Student Government Treasurer

High Honors Diploma
Scorpion since 2016

Zachary Power
Southern Methodist University

Thesis: The Future of Software Development After AI Adoption

Internship: Resublime

Leadership: Prefecture

Honors Diploma
Scorpion since 2016

Sitara Reganti
Barnard College

Thesis: Fostering Democracy: The Case for U.S. Collaborative Foreign Policy Over Aggression

Internship: Tom Clark Solutions

National Honor Society

High Honors Diploma
Scorpion since 2016

Nanki Sandhu
University of California, San Diego

Thesis: The Energy Transition: Why is the United States So Behind?

Internship: Western Environmental Testing Laboratory

National Honor Society

High Honors Diploma
Scorpion since 2018

Michael Skaria
University of California, San Diego

Thesis: From John Locke to Batman: How Superheroes Reflect America's Conception of Justice

Internship: Reno Orthopedic Center

Leadership: Student Government Representative

National Honor Society

Honors Diploma
Scorpion since 2019

Rhea Skaria
Tufts University

Thesis: Project Strength Discovery: How a Strengths-Based Curriculum Can Increase Self-Esteem and Motivation in High School Students

Internship: Bill Dippel Strengths Coaching

Leadership: Student Government President, Honor Council

National Honor Society

Salutatorian
High Honors Diploma
Scorpion since 2019

Sophia Soran
Northeastern University

Thesis: The Impact of Social Media on Eating Disorders: Correlation, Influence, and Risk Factors

Internship: Nevada Basketball Academy, Hopkins Basketball

Leadership: Prefecture

National Honor Society

Valedictorian
High Honors Diploma
Scorpion since 2016

Lance Zhou
University of California, Santa Cruz

Thesis: The Balance of Innovation and Caution: Examining the Risks and Benefits of AI in Medicine

Internship: Reno Orthopedic Center

Honors Diploma
Scorpion since 2019

Portrait of a Sage Ridge Graduate

Sage Ridge School graduates global citizens who demonstrate:

SCHOLARSHIP

Critical thinking and innovative problem-solving

RESPECT

Compassion and empathy for people, ideas, and diversity

INTEGRITY

Commitment to ethical behavior and service to others

COURAGE

Self-awareness, leadership, and compassion

COMMUNITY

Cultivating relationships through scholarship, respect, integrity and courage

Honors diploma criteria

Honors Diploma
High Honors Diploma

Honors Diploma

Successful completion of the requirements for the Sage Ridge College Preparatory diploma
Unweighted GPA of 3.2
No semester grade of D or F in Grades 11 and 12
40 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 Upper School
Active participation in Sage Ridge extracurricular 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
Unweighted GPA of 3.5
No semester grade of D or F in Grades 11 and 12
60 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 Upper School
Successful completion of 4 levels (or AP level) of Foreign Language in Upper School
Active participation in Sage Ridge extracurricular 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