For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,718 students in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Desert Hot Springs, CA is Desert Hot Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desert Hot Springs, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Desert Hot Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Desert Hot Springs, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Desert Hot Springs High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Hot Springs High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65850 Pierson Blvd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 288-7000
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 288-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,718 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Desert Hot Springs, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Lrn And Development (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Las Brisas High Continuation School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11555 Palm Dr., Ste. A
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7226
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7226
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA include Desert Hot Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Desert Hot Springs?
1 public high schools are located in Desert Hot Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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