Overview
Desert Hot Springs High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Desert Hot Springs, California. The school enrolls 1,718 students. It is part of the Palm Springs Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled from NCES 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
97% 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 Enrollment1,718
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 %97%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)