Serving 2,050 students in grades 9-12, Palm Desert High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Palm Desert High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Desert High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Palm Desert High School is a secondary school located in Palm
Desert, California. The school is a part of the Desert Sands
Unified School District.
Palm Desert High School was founded in 1986. Many of Palm Desert
High School Students come from Palm Desert Middle School. It offers
many extra curricular activities, strong academics, and good sport
programs.
Academics: Palm Desert High School is the top school in
Riverside County, in terms of academics. It consisently has high
standardized test scores, and a vast majority of its students
attend some form of college. It offers a multitude of Advanced
Placement and Honors courses.
Sports: Palm Desert's mascot is the Aztec. It has notable
Tennis, Golf, Swimming, Baseball,Basketball, Football, and Water
Polo teams. Its main rival is La Quinta High School.
Notable alumni: Alison Lohman - Actress. Josh Homme - Queens
of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal, and Kyuss.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palm Desert High School?
The graduation rate of Palm Desert High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palm Desert High School?
2,050 students attend Palm Desert High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Palm Desert High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Desert High School?
Palm Desert High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Palm Desert High School offer ?
Palm Desert High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palm Desert High School part of?
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