Palm Springs High School vs. Sequoia High School
Should I attend Palm Springs High School or Sequoia High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Palm Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Sequoia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,617 students in grades 9-12, Palm 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,945 students in grades 9-12, Sequoia High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,617 students
1,945 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
109 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1722 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
59%
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
415
428
Grade 10 Students
429
507
Grade 11 Students
401
481
Grade 12 Students
372
529
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
69%
55%
% Black
7%
1%
% White
14%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%