Indio High

www.dsusd.us

2,143 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Indio High School, located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, serves as a cornerstone of the Desert Sands Unified School District. As a long-standing institution in the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The campus fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, emphasizing student growth through a blend of rigorous coursework, elective programs, and extracurricular activities that cater to a wide range of interests and talents.

Beyond traditional academics, Indio High is deeply committed to school spirit and community engagement. The school provides various athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that allow students to develop leadership skills and build lasting connections with their peers. By utilizing the resources of the Desert Sands Unified School District, the school strives to empower its students to become well-rounded, responsible citizens equipped to succeed in their future endeavors.

2,143

Total Students

84.3

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indio High
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	2,003
Black	25
Asian	16
Two or More	36
American Indian	6

Hispanic
2,003 (93.5 %)
White
57 (2.7 %)
Two or More
36 (1.7 %)
Black
25 (1.2 %)
Asian
16 (0.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)

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:	Desert Sands Unified
Phone:	(760)775-3550
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,618
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	223

* 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 9 546

Grade 10 601

Grade 11 517

Grade 12 479