Palm Springs High

2401 E. Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262

www.psusd.us

1,584 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Palm Springs High School, located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, serves as a cornerstone of the Palm Springs Unified School District. As a comprehensive secondary institution, it offers a diverse range of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and robust extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its vibrant campus culture and a deep-rooted tradition of school spirit, often reflecting the unique arts-oriented and diverse character of the Palm Springs community.

In addition to its academic offerings, the school provides a well-rounded student experience through a variety of athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations. As an integral part of the local district, Palm Springs High focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. For more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific department resources, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official Palm Springs Unified School District website.

1,584

Total Students

69.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palm Springs High
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	1,116
Black	105
Asian	94
Two or More	51
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,116 (70.5 %)
White
206 (13.0 %)
Black
105 (6.6 %)
Asian
94 (5.9 %)
Two or More
51 (3.2 %)
American Indian
9 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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)778-0400
Website:	http://www.psusd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 9 401

Grade 10 409

Grade 11 395

Grade 12 379