At a glance
Reported students
1,687
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
82.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
664
Desert Hot Springs High: 1,687 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
20.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,803
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.2:1
What the reported data says about Desert Hot Springs High
Desert Hot Springs High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Desert Hot Springs. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Palm Springs Unified. NCES reports 1,687 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.5:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (80.5%) and White (8.7%). English learners represent 27.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Desert Hot Springs High
- 1How do the reported 20.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 82.23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.7%
- Hispanic80.5%
- Black6.3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Palm Springs Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Palm Springs High
High · Grades 09–12
1,497 reported students
Rancho Mirage High
High · Grades 09–12
1,401 reported students
Cathedral City High
High · Grades 09–12
1,334 reported students
Mt. San Jacinto High
High · Grades 09–12
325 reported students
James Workman Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,020 reported students
Nellie N. Coffman Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
914 reported students