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Palm Desert High

PublicRegular
Palm Desert, California · Desert Sands Unified
Students2,039enrolled
Hispanic48%of students
White0%of students
Black7%of students
Asian2%of students
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,039
Grade Span9–12
Student:Teacher26.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch59%
Title INo
SectorPublic
Palm Desert
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Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

Palm Desert High's enrollment is predominantly hispanic / latino (48.4%).

2,039students
Hispanic / Latino48.4%
Black / African American6.6%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / AN39.1%
Native Hawaiian / PI0.2%
Two or More3.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023).

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.