Pine Ridge Secondary School


Pine Ridge Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Pickering, Ontario operating within the Durham District School Board. It serves students in grades 9 through 12.

Location

The school is situated outside a natural conservation area. It was built in 1992 and originally had 60 classrooms. In 2001, the school underwent major renovations to accommodate 20 additional classrooms.

Stabbing

On January 17, 2018, a stabbing occurred at the school. A 16-year-old female student, 17-year-old girl, and 16-year-old male student were arrested as a result of the stabbing.

Achievements

2000s

In 2007, then-principal Sarah McDonald was named one of Canada's Outstanding Principals by the Learning Partnership and the Canadian Association of Principals.

2010s

In 2012, the province of Ontario awarded the school with its Premier's Safe School Award.

Notable alumni