SHADOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Shadow Hills High is a public high school that is part of the Desert Sands Unified school district, located in Indio, CA with about 2,100 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 80 teachers, Shadow Hills 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.
Shadow Hills High School, located in Indio, 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 campus is designed to support both traditional classroom learning and specialized programs, reflecting the district's commitment to preparing students for success in higher education and the professional workforce.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Shadow Hills High School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and school spirit. The school offers various athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and teamwork. By leveraging the resources provided by the Desert Sands Unified School District, the school strives to create an inclusive and supportive culture, ensuring that students have access to the technology, counseling, and extracurricular pathways necessary to thrive during their high school years.
For more information, contact Shadow Hills High at (760) 393-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Indio, CA 92201-9482
(760) 393-5400
http://www.dsusd.us
SHADOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Indio, CA with about 2,100 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Desert Sands Unified
- Total Students:
- 2,100
- Teachers:
- 80.06
- 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 2,100 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHADOW HILLS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.4%
- White
- 13.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.