For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,984 students in Indio, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Indio, CA are Shadow Hills High School, Indio High School and Amistad High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indio, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Indio have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Indio, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shadow Hills High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Indio, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shadow Hills High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39-225 Jefferson St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 393-5400
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 393-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Indio High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81-750 Avenue 46
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3550
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 2,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Amistad High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
83-501 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3570
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3570
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s.
Special Education School
83-391 Dillon Ave
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Gr: 12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Indio, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
83-391 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Indio Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
44-700 Palm St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
Rosalyn Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
44-700 Palm St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-4707
Gr: K-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
83-501 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3880
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3880
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Indio, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Indio, CA include Shadow Hills High School, Indio High School and Amistad High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Indio?
4 public high schools are located in Indio.
What is the racial composition of students in Indio?
Indio public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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