PALM DESERT HIGH SCHOOL
Palm Desert High is a public high school that is part of the Desert Sands Unified school district, located in Palm Desert, CA with about 1,972 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to Adult Education. Student demographics can be found below. With about 76 teachers, Palm Desert High has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.
Palm Desert High School, located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, is a prominent secondary institution within the Desert Sands Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education pathways, and elective programs. The campus culture is heavily influenced by a strong sense of community pride, often centered around its competitive athletic programs and various student-led clubs and organizations.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Palm Desert High emphasizes holistic student development by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities such as performing arts, robotics, and leadership programs. The school’s location provides a unique setting that integrates local community values with a focus on preparing students for global citizenship. With a dedicated faculty and a commitment to maintaining high educational standards, the school strives to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to excel both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact Palm Desert High at (760) 862-4300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palm Desert, CA 92260-5639
(760) 862-4300
http://www.dsusd.us
PALM DESERT HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Palm Desert, CA with about 1,972 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Desert Sands Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,972
- Teachers:
- 76.04
- 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 1,972 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 45.1%
- White
- 41.9%
- Asian
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.