Desert Hot Springs High
Desert Hot Springs, CA · Palm Springs Unified · Grades 9-12
994th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 35%· Stable
Desert Hot Springs High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Desert Hot Springs High 994th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 35% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 34th in 2015 to 35th in 2025.
Desert Hot Springs High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 321 students tested
Desert Hot Springs High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,718 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.5% | 80.7% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| White | 14.1% | 8.5% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Black | 8.0% | 6.0% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 3.1% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Desert Hot Springs High
Typical home value $377K in zip 92240 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Desert Hot Springs High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Mt. San Jacinto HighPalm Springs Unified · 9.7 mi away1,274th of 1,528
ELA 16% · Math 10% - 5Palm Springs HighPalm Springs Unified · 9.8 mi away782nd of 1,528
ELA 53% · Math 19% - 6Rancho Mirage HighPalm Springs Unified · 10.7 mi away733rd of 1,528
ELA 55% · Math 21% - 4Cathedral City HighPalm Springs Unified · 11.6 mi away933rd of 1,528
ELA 49% · Math 14% - 4Yucca Valley HighMorongo Unified · 11.7 mi away952nd of 1,528
ELA 44% · Math 17% - 1Black Rock Alternative/ContinuationMorongo Unified · 14 mi away1,491st of 1,528
ELA 5% · Math 0% - 8Palm Desert HighDesert Sands Unified · 18.1 mi away342nd of 1,528
ELA 69% · Math 38% - 4Shadow Hills HighDesert Sands Unified · 19.5 mi away997th of 1,528
ELA 49% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Desert Hot Springs High in?
Desert Hot Springs High is part of the Palm Springs Unified district in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Is Desert Hot Springs High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Desert Hot Springs High 994th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Desert Hot Springs High?
Hispanic 81%, White 9%, Black 6%, Two or more races 3% (1,718 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Desert Hot Springs High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92240 is $377K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.