Borrego Springs High
124 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Borrego Springs High School, located in the remote desert community of Borrego Springs, California, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Borrego Springs Unified School District. As a small, rural institution, the school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and close-knit relationships with faculty and staff. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive culture that helps students navigate the unique challenges and opportunities associated with living in an isolated desert region.
Beyond standard academics, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of Borrego Springs. Because of its location, the district often leverages the surrounding natural beauty of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, encouraging place-based learning and extracurricular engagement. The school’s mission focuses on preparing its graduates for post-secondary success, whether through university pathways, vocational training, or local career opportunities, ensuring that students are well-equipped for life beyond the valley.
Beyond standard academics, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of Borrego Springs. Because of its location, the district often leverages the surrounding natural beauty of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, encouraging place-based learning and extracurricular engagement. The school’s mission focuses on preparing its graduates for post-secondary success, whether through university pathways, vocational training, or local career opportunities, ensuring that students are well-equipped for life beyond the valley.
124
Total Students
9.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic | 101 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 3 |
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Hispanic101 (81.5 %)
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White18 (14.5 %)
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Two or More3 (2.4 %)
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Black1 (0.8 %)
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Asian1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Borrego Springs Unified |
| Phone: | (760)767-5335 |
| Website: | http://www.bsusd.net |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 124 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 9.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 90 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 11 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
30
Grade 10
28
Grade 11
32
Grade 12
34
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 30 |
| Grade 10 | 28 |
| Grade 11 | 32 |
| Grade 12 | 34 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 65 | 52.4% |
| Male | 59 | 47.6% |