Who We Are
Desert Sage High School is a tuition-free, college preparatory, Waldorf-inspired public high school guided by the Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education. We are a cell phone-free campus; our program is academically rigorous, arts-integrated, culturally responsive, and relationship-centered. We celebrate the rich diversity and culture of Tucson and the Sonoran Desert region and engage our students in local and global sustainability.
Enrollment
The Open Enrollment period for the 2025-2026 school year ends December 31, 2024. To have the best chance of securing a spot for the 2025-2026 school year, submit the Pre-Enrollment Form today.
Our Mission
Guided by the Principles of Public Waldorf Education, we celebrate diversity, embrace equity, and cultivate inclusion to create space for an educational experience that bridges opportunity gaps, develops students’ academic and life skills, and inspires lifelong learning.
Why Choose a
Waldorf-Inspired High School?
Waldorf education integrates the arts into all academic subjects.
Benefits of Waldorf-Inspired Education
Waldorf-inspired education builds capacities to learn, think, and take action
Waldorf teachers foster a culture of trust and curiosity where students learn to be resilient, creative, and adaptable
High academic standards are coupled with experiential learning to engage the head (thinking), heart (feeling), and hands (willing), creating a holistic educational experience
The arts are infused into every subject matter deepening students' understanding of the material
Waldorf-inspired schools value the unique gifts of each individual and celebrate diversity
Waldorf-inspired schools treat students as the leaders of the future who bring inspiration, compassion, and responsibility to their endeavors
