Indio High School
Indio High School serves 2,074 students in grades 9-12.
Indio High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,074 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indio High School's student population of 2,074 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,074 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Indio High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Indio High School is 0.12, 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
#7673 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
94%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)92%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Indio High School?
The graduation rate of Indio High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Indio High School?
2,074 students attend Indio High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Indio High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indio High School?
Indio High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Indio High School offer ?
Indio High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Indio High School part of?
Indio High School is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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