Desert Hot Springs High

Palm Springs Unified
65850 Pierson Blvd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
1,742 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Desert Hot Springs High School is a public secondary institution located in Desert Hot Springs, California, and serves as part of the Palm Springs Unified School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academic coursework, elective offerings, and extracurricular opportunities. As a central hub for the local community, the campus emphasizes student development, school spirit, and academic growth within the diverse environment of the Coachella Valley.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student engagement and achievement. By leveraging the resources of the Palm Springs Unified School District, Desert Hot Springs High School integrates modern educational technology and instructional strategies to meet the varied needs of its student body. Whether through college-preparatory pathways, career technical education programs, or athletic and artistic pursuits, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates ready to navigate the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.
1,742
Total Students
90.7
Full-Time Teachers
19.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    1,414 (81.2 %)
  • White
    141 (8.1 %)
  • Black
    122 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    45 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    11 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Palm Springs Unified
Phone: (760)288-7000
Website: http://www.psusd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 90.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,620
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 449
Grade 10 461
Grade 11 458
Grade 12 374
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mt. San Jacinto High
Palm Springs Unified
426 Students
30800 Landau Blvd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234 (10.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th