Desert Hot Springs High School

65850 Pierson Blvd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,807 students in grades 9-12, Desert Hot Springs High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desert Hot Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Desert Hot Springs High School's student population of 1,807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,807 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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School Rankings

Desert Hot Springs High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Hot Springs High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#1706 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desert Hot Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert Hot Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
81%
56%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
9%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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87%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Hot Springs High School's ranking?
Desert Hot Springs High School is ranked #1706 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Hot Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Hot Springs High School is 87%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Desert Hot Springs High School?
1,807 students attend Desert Hot Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Desert Hot Springs High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Hot Springs High School?
Desert Hot Springs High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Desert Hot Springs High School offer ?
Desert Hot Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Desert Hot Springs High School part of?
Desert Hot Springs High School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 87% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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