LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL
La Quinta High is a public high school that is part of the Desert Sands Unified school district, located in La Quinta, CA with about 2,691 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 99 teachers, La Quinta High has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.
La Quinta High School, located in La Quinta, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Desert Sands Unified School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Its location in the Coachella Valley places it at the heart of a vibrant community, and the school prides itself on preparing students for success in higher education and the professional workforce through various college-preparatory programs and career-technical pathways.
Beyond its academic curriculum, La Quinta High School is highly regarded for its spirited campus culture, featuring a robust selection of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school pride, often serving as a central hub for local events and student development. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining a dedicated faculty, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and engage meaningfully with the global community.
For more information, contact La Quinta High at (760) 772-4150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Quinta, CA 92253-4244
(760) 772-4150
http://www.dsusd.us
LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in La Quinta, CA with about 2,691 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Desert Sands Unified
- Total Students:
- 2,691
- Teachers:
- 99.7
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 2,691 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 67.8%
- White
- 23.2%
- Asian
- 3.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- 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.