CaliforniaSchoolsDesert Hot Springs High

Desert Hot Springs High

PublicRegularGrades 912
Desert Hot Springs, California · Palm Springs Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,687
Student:Teacher20.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch96%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,687
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
96%+30.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Desert Hot Springs High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Desert Hot Springs, California. The school enrolls 1,687 students. It is part of the Palm Springs Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPalm Springs Unified
County6065
CityDesert Hot Springs
ZIP92240
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062955008267

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,687

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %96%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)