Twentynine Palms High
729 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 280 |
| Hispanic | 262 |
| Black | 114 |
| Asian | 38 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 7 |
| Pacific Islander | 17 |
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White280 (38.6 %)
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Hispanic262 (36.1 %)
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Black114 (15.7 %)
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Asian38 (5.2 %)
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Pacific Islander17 (2.3 %)
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Two or More8 (1.1 %)
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American Indian7 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 1 |
| Grade 9 | 216 |
| Grade 10 | 176 |
| Grade 11 | 188 |
| Grade 12 | 148 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 364 | 49.9% |
| Male | 362 | 49.7% |
| Not Specified | 3 | 0.4% |