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Welcome to Iroquois Ridge

Excellence at the Ridge.

A high-achieving learning community in Oakville offering Advanced Placement, Specialist High Skills Major and French Immersion programming alongside a shared campus with the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre. Ranked among Ontario’s top 10 secondary schools.

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Iroquois Ridge Secondary School

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Iroquois Ridge High School is a dynamic learning community of approximately 1,600 students in Oakville, offering a wide range of academic pathways and a strong culture of student achievement.

Sharing a campus with the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, students benefit from close access to a pool, library and fitness facilities alongside a full range of academic and cocurricular programming. Ranked among the top 10 secondary schools in Ontario, Iroquois Ridge High School is a place where high expectations and strong community come together to help every student thrive.

Academics

Iroquois Ridge High School offers a wide range of academic programming with courses and supports for every type of learner, preparing students for success in secondary school and beyond.

In addition to the world-class Ontario curriculum offerings, students benefit from a wide range of specialized programs at Iroquois Ridge High School.

French Immersion

Iroquois Ridge High School is a designated French Immersion secondary school, welcoming students continuing their immersion journey from elementary school. Students complete courses taught in French across a range of subjects, building the confidence and fluency to study, work and live in both official languages.

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French Immersion students at Iroquois Ridge High School

Advanced Placement (AP)

Iroquois Ridge High School offers the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) program, allowing students to pursue university-level studies while earning Ontario credits. For the 2026-27 school year, AP-aligned courses are offered in Functions in Grade 11, and Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, Biology and Chemistry in Grade 12. Students may also choose to write an AP exam in May to potentially earn advanced standing or university credit at recognized postsecondary institutions in Canada and more than 60 other countries.

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Advanced Placement students at Iroquois Ridge High School

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

The Specialist High Skills Major program is a specialized program for Grade 11 and 12 students that allows them to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school. Students gain sector-specific skills and certifications in engaging, career-related learning environments and prepare in a focused way for post-secondary education, training or employment.

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Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students at Iroquois Ridge High School

Cocurricular

At Iroquois Ridge High School, learning beyond the classroom is just as essential to the student experience. Cocurriculars help students discover interests beyond academics and shape their understanding of what postsecondary pathways may look like for them.

Iroquois Ridge High School students in a Cooperative Education (Co-op) placement

Cooperative Education (Co-op)

Cooperative Education provides secondary students with valuable experiential learning to apply, refine and extend their learning from the classroom into the community. Co-op allows students to earn secondary school credits while completing a work experience placement with employers across Halton in fields that interest them.

Iroquois Ridge High School athletics

Athletics

Iroquois Ridge High School fields teams across Halton in every season, competing through the Halton Secondary School Athletic Association and OFSAA. From tryouts in Grade 9 to championship runs in Grade 12, there is a place for every athlete to compete, grow and belong.

Iroquois Ridge High School clubs and teams

Clubs & Teams

Students can discover their passion, build their confidence and create unforgettable memories by getting involved. Iroquois Ridge High School's clubs and teams offer a wide range of options to explore new interests and build community, available all year round.

Community & Support

The move from Grade 8 to Grade 9 is a major milestone that is exciting, empowering and full of possibility. Iroquois Ridge High School welcomes incoming Grade 9 students with dedicated transition resources, events and caring staff.

Iroquois Ridge High School's guidance team supports every student with course selection, pathway planning and post-secondary preparation. Sharing a campus with the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, the school builds a strong sense of belonging for students and families throughout its Family of Schools.

Programs & Pathways

There are five Pathways that students may choose to pursue after secondary school and they are all valued equally. They are Apprenticeship, College, Community, University and Work.

Through Pathways, students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities provided in secondary school to know themselves, identify strengths, set educational and career goals and create a plan to achieve them. Working independently, with their guidance counsellor or with support staff, Iroquois Ridge students are encouraged to leverage all areas of programming, both academic and cocurricular, to plan a future that fits their individual goals and aspirations.

Why Choose HDSB?

The Halton District School Board (HDSB) consistently performs as one of the top school boards in Ontario. Each student’s path to success looks different and at the HDSB we are committed to laying the foundation for students to pursue and be supported in their passions. We recognize that critical learning skills happen outside the classroom, which is why we strive to provide our students with a fulsome educational experience.

Whether your child is just beginning their school journey or preparing for graduation, the Halton District School Board is here to support their growth, well-being and success every step of the way. 

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