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 on September 8, 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, a 17-year-old girl, and a 16-year-old male student (whose identities are protected by the Youth Criminal Justice Act) were arrested as a result of the stabbing.

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

 * Perdita Felicien, champion hurdler
 * Shawn Mendes, singer-songwriter
 * Chris Van Vliet, Canadian television/radio personality
 * Jerry Jr. “JJ” Mercury, basketball player