DESERT LEARNING ACADEMY
Desert Learning Academy is a Title I public school that is part of the Palm Springs Unified school district, located in Palm Springs, CA with about 197 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Desert Learning Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Desert Learning Academy, located in Palm Springs, California, is a specialized educational institution within the Palm Springs Unified School District designed to offer flexible learning pathways for students. Unlike traditional campuses, the academy focuses on personalized instruction, catering to students who may require an alternative to the standard classroom environment, such as those seeking independent study, credit recovery, or a more self-paced academic experience.
The school is committed to fostering student success through a blend of rigorous curriculum and supportive mentorship. By leveraging digital resources and individualized academic planning, Desert Learning Academy aims to provide a bridge for students to meet their graduation requirements while developing the self-discipline and critical thinking skills necessary for post-secondary success. Its mission emphasizes inclusivity and adaptability, ensuring that every student has access to a quality education tailored to their specific needs and life circumstances.
For more information, contact Desert Learning Academy at (760) 778-0487 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palm Springs, CA 92264-7917
(760) 778-0487
http://www.psusd.us
DESERT LEARNING ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Palm Springs, CA with about 197 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Palm Springs Unified
- Total Students:
- 197
- Teachers:
- 13.3
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 197 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 62.4%
- White
- 24.4%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 60.9%
- Male
- 39.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.