Twentynine Palms High

School Overview
Twentynine Palms High School, located in the Mojave Desert city of Twentynine Palms, California, serves as a central educational hub for the local community and the families stationed at the adjacent Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. As part of the Morongo Unified School District, the school prides itself on a culture that emphasizes both academic growth and community involvement. The campus is home to the "Wildcats" and offers a comprehensive high school experience that includes a variety of college-preparatory courses, career technical education programs, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for life after graduation.

Beyond its academic offerings, Twentynine Palms High School is deeply integrated into the unique environment of the High Desert. The school maintains a strong sense of spirit and tradition, bolstered by a vibrant athletic department and various student-led clubs that foster a supportive social atmosphere. By balancing rigorous classroom standards with a commitment to inclusivity and student development, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education that empowers its diverse student body to succeed in an increasingly globalized world.
729
Total Students
37.3
Full-Time Teachers
19.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Twentynine Palms High
Demographic Student Count
White280
Hispanic262
Black114
Asian38
Two or More8
American Indian7
Pacific Islander17
  • White
    280 (38.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    262 (36.1 %)
  • Black
    114 (15.7 %)
  • Asian
    38 (5.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    17 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.0 %)
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: Morongo Unified
Phone: (760)367-9591
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 402
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 76
Grades Taught
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 216
Grade 10 176
Grade 11 188
Grade 12 148

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Twentynine Palms High
Grade Student Count
Grade 81
Grade 9216
Grade 10176
Grade 11188
Grade 12148
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Twentynine Palms High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36449.9%
Male36249.7%
Not Specified30.4%