Desert Hot Springs High
Desert Hot Springs, CA · Palm Springs Unified
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Town, fringe
994th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 35%· Stable
65850 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 288-7000Official website ↗NCES ID 062955008267Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 321 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,718 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1999, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.4% | 80.7% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| White | 17.2% | 8.5% | ▼ 8.7 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 6.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 3.1% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1999. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $377K in zip 92240 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Desert Hot Springs High
- #1274Mt. San Jacinto HighPalm Springs Unified · 9.7 mi away1,274th of 1,528
ELA 16% ▼31 · Math 10% ▼2Compare - #782Palm Springs HighPalm Springs Unified · 9.8 mi away782nd of 1,528
ELA 53% ▲6 · Math 19% ▲7Compare - #733Rancho Mirage HighPalm Springs Unified · 10.7 mi away733rd of 1,528
ELA 55% ▲8 · Math 21% ▲9Compare - #933Cathedral City HighPalm Springs Unified · 11.6 mi away933rd of 1,528
ELA 49% ▲2 · Math 14% ▲2Compare - #952Yucca Valley HighMorongo Unified · 11.7 mi away952nd of 1,528
ELA 44% ▼3 · Math 17% ▲5Compare - #1491Black Rock Alternative/ContinuationMorongo Unified · 14 mi away1,491st of 1,528
ELA 5% ▼42 · Math 0% ▼12Compare - #342Palm Desert HighDesert Sands Unified · 18.1 mi away342nd of 1,528
ELA 69% ▲22 · Math 38% ▲26Compare - #997Shadow Hills HighDesert Sands Unified · 19.5 mi away997th of 1,528
ELA 49% ▲2 · Math 10% ▼2Compare
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.