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La Quinta High

Desert Sands Unified · Riverside County · 79-255 Blackhawk Way, La Quinta, CA 92253-4244

(760) 772-4150 · www.dsusd.us

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7/10
#451
Rank 451 out of 1,227
Top 37%
English Language Arts7/10 · #454 · 63rd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #464 · 62nd percentile
Science7/10 · #509 · 61st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

La Quinta High sits in the sunny Coachella Valley, where the backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains makes for a pretty striking place to spend four years of high school. The school performs solidly across the board — English, math, and science all land around the 62nd percentile statewide — making it a dependable choice for families who want well-rounded academics without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of more competitive suburban districts. Families drawn to the outdoor lifestyle, golf-course communities, and the growing arts and festival culture that defines La Quinta will find this school fits naturally into the fabric of the city.

Student Demographics

548 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
408 (74%)
White
93 (17%)
Multiple Races
14 (3%)
Asian
12 (2%)
African American
10 (2%)
Other
11 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners68 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged402 (73%)
Students with Disabilities70 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,425
Enrollment
97.8
Teachers (FTE)
24.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
26.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

95.2%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

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

5
AP Courses
offered
8.4%
AP Participation
of students
211
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program494 students enrolled

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

Athletics

Blackhawks · CIF Southern Section

23
varsity sports
9 boys
11 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 Programs4/10 · #1357 · 39th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found