Desert Hot Springs High School

About Desert Hot Springs High School

Desert Hot Springs High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the city of Desert Hot Springs, California. It is part of the Desert Hot Springs Unified School District, and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with over 40% of students coming from low-income households.
Desert Hot Springs High School offers a variety of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) and honors classes, as well as career and technical education (CTE) classes. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and student organizations.
The school has a strong emphasis on college and career readiness, and offers a variety of resources to help students prepare for the future. The school also has a strong focus on community service, and students are encouraged to participate in community service projects and volunteer activities.
Desert Hot Springs High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a variety of services and resources to support students, including counseling, tutoring, and academic support. The school also offers a variety of programs to help students achieve success, including the AVID program and the GEAR UP program.

Address:	65850 Pierson Blvd. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Phone:	(760) 288-7000
Site:	psusd.us
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,844 students

Overview Desert Hot Springs High School

Desert Hot Springs High School serves 1,844 students in grades 9-12.
Desert Hot Springs High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Desert Hot Springs High School

Desert Hot Springs High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Desert Hot Springs High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.