Summary:
The city of Desert Hot Springs, California is home to 8 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Palm Springs Unified School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 1055 out of 1568 in California and rated 2 stars out of 5, a few schools in the area stand out.
Desert Hot Springs High School is the lone high school in the district, with the highest enrollment of 1,742 students. It boasts the highest 4-year graduation rate at 83.2% and the lowest dropout rate at 12.0%. Additionally, its test scores are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts/Literacy. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the area struggle, with many grade levels performing significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics.
A common challenge across the schools is the high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 43.7% to 56.8%, with the high school having the highest rate at 48.1%. Furthermore, the majority of the schools have very high free/reduced lunch rates, exceeding 95%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Addressing these systemic issues, such as chronic absenteeism and economic disparities, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students in this district.
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