Desert Hot Springs High School, also abbreviated as DHSHS, is a public high school for grades 9–12. It is located in Desert Hot Springs, California. The school is one of four comprehensive high schools in the Palm Springs Unified School District.
Serving 1,687 students in grades 9-12, Desert Hot Springs High School ranks in the bottom 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,687 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Hot Springs High serves the northern part of its school district in Desert Hot Springs, CA, covering an extensive area of approximately 195.5 square miles. Most students typically live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 14.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Hot Springs High School's student population of 1,687 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,687 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Hot Springs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7542 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Blue
School Mascot
Golden Eagle
Source: 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 #7542 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Desert Hot Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Desert Hot Springs High School is 83%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Desert Hot Springs High School?
1,687 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, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 21:1, which is equal to 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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