What grades does Palm Desert High serve?

Palm Desert High operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Palm Desert area.

Where is Palm Desert High located?

Palm Desert High is a urban school in Palm Desert, CA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Desert High?

The student-teacher ratio at Palm Desert High is 26.1:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Palm Desert, CA?

Schools in Palm Desert include Palm Desert High and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Palm Desert area.

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Palm Desert High — School Calendar 2026-27

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Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Oct

Fri

No School - Teacher Professional Learning DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Veterans DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

No School - Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Fri

Thanksgiving DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

2,039

Student:Teacher

26.1:1

Locale

Urban

District

Desert Sands Unified

Econ. Disadvantaged

59.4%

Phone

(760)862-4300

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

67%

80th percentile in CA

Math Proficiency

42%

69th percentile in CA

Graduation Rate

97%

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

21 courses offered

680 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

151 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

141 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

715 test takers

Athletics

22 sports, 35 teams

663 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 25.9:1

Worse than average in CA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

2,123

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

80.15

100% fully certified

Counselors

2.21

Psychologists

1.11

Social Workers

0.43000001

Nurses

0.40000001

Security Staff

4.1700001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,070

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,226

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$24,519

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 8%State 55%Local 37%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$580,340

-1.9% 1yr+32.5% 5yr

Riverside, CA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.9%

Below 150% poverty line

6.8%

Unemployment rate

8.0%

Uninsured residents

17.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,425

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,224

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,242 (39%)

Autism

668 (21%)

Speech/Language Impairment

474 (15%)

Other Health Impairment

369 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

285 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

58 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,079

Current enrollment

Stable(-1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 23, 2026

No School - Teacher Professional Learning Day

Staff Day

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

No School - Thanksgiving Break

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Desert Sands Unified. Palm Desert High follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	No School - Teacher Professional Learning DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving DayDistrict-wide No School - Desert Sands Unified School District	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving DayDistrict-wide No School - Desert Sands Unified School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School - Winter RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Classified HolidayDistrict-wide No School - Desert Sands Unified School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Classified HolidayDistrict-wide No School - Desert Sands Unified School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	No School - Winter RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Classified HolidayDistrict-wide No School - Desert Sands Unified School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Classified HolidayDistrict-wide No School - Desert Sands Unified School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	No School - Winter RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	Lincoln's BirthdayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—