INDIO HIGH SCHOOL

Indio High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Desert Sands Unified school district, located in Indio, CA with about 1,986 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to Adult Education. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 76 teachers, Indio High has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Indio High School, located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, serves as a cornerstone of the Desert Sands Unified School District. As a long-standing institution in the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The campus fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, emphasizing student growth through a blend of rigorous coursework, elective programs, and extracurricular activities that cater to a wide range of interests and talents.

Beyond traditional academics, Indio High is deeply committed to school spirit and community engagement. The school provides various athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that allow students to develop leadership skills and build lasting connections with their peers. By utilizing the resources of the Desert Sands Unified School District, the school strives to empower its students to become well-rounded, responsible citizens equipped to succeed in their future endeavors.

For more information, contact Indio High at (760) 775-3550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

81-750 Ave. 46
Indio, CA 92201-3911
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INDIO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Indio, CA with about 1,986 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
1,986
Teachers:
76.69
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Adult Education

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,986 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending INDIO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.6%
White
2.5%
Black or African American
1.2%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.