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Desert Hot Springs High

Palm Springs Unified · Riverside County · 65850 Pierson Boulevard, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240-3000

(760) 288-7000 · www.psusd.us

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3/10
#922
Rank 922 out of 1,227
English Language Arts4/10 · #821 · 33rd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #939 · 24th percentile
Science2/10 · #1088 · 16th percentile

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School Overview

Desert Hot Springs High serves a tight-knit community in the high desert just north of Palm Springs, where the pace is slower and the landscape is rugged and expansive. Families here tend to be deeply rooted in the area, and the school reflects that working-class, community-first spirit. For students who thrive with support and personal attention rather than a hyper-competitive environment, it can be a place to find their footing — though families focused on strong academic outcomes may want to explore additional enrichment resources alongside what the school offers.

Student Demographics

314 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
264 (84%)
Multiple Races
17 (5%)
White
15 (5%)
African American
15 (5%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners103 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged306 (97%)
Students with Disabilities59 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,687
Enrollment
81.9
Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
23.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

83.2%of students graduate within 4 years

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College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

16
AP Courses
offered
12.3%
AP Participation
of students
215
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Golden Eagles · CIF Southern Section

22
varsity sports
9 boys
10 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1627 · 27th percentile

22 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found