Desert Learning Academy

Palm Springs Unified
2248 E. Ramon Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
436 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
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.
436
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
27.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    292 (67.1 %)
  • White
    79 (18.2 %)
  • Black
    34 (7.8 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    11 (2.5 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Palm Springs Unified
Phone: (760)778-0487
Website: http://www.psusd.us
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 284
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 31
Grade 3 28
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 27
Grade 6 24
Grade 7 38
Grade 8 44
Grade 9 25
Grade 10 52
Grade 11 52
Grade 12 67
Gender Ratio