La Quinta High

79-255 Blackhawk Way
La Quinta, CA 92253

www.dsusd.us

2,500 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

La Quinta High School, located in La Quinta, 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 location in the Coachella Valley places it at the heart of a vibrant community, and the school prides itself on preparing students for success in higher education and the professional workforce through various college-preparatory programs and career-technical pathways.

Beyond its academic curriculum, La Quinta High School is highly regarded for its spirited campus culture, featuring a robust selection of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school pride, often serving as a central hub for local events and student development. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining a dedicated faculty, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and engage meaningfully with the global community.

2,500

Total Students

101.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Quinta High
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	1,894
Black	44
Asian	75
Two or More	77
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,894 (75.8 %)
White
401 (16.1 %)
Two or More
77 (3.1 %)
Asian
75 (3.0 %)
Black
44 (1.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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)772-4150
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	441

* 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 9 683

Grade 10 659

Grade 11 600

Grade 12 558