For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,873 students in Indio, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Indio, CA are Shadow Hills High School, Indio High School and Amistad High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indio, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Indio have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Indio, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shadow Hills High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Indio, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shadow Hills High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39-225 Jefferson St.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 393-5400
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 393-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,650 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Indio High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81-750 Avenue 46
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3550
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,962 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Amistad High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
83-501 Dillon Ave.
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3570
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3570
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Desert Sands A.t.l.a.s.
Special Education School
83-391 Dillon Ave
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 775-3810
Gr: 12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Indio, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Indio, CA include Shadow Hills High School, Indio High School and Amistad High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Indio?
4 public high schools are located in Indio.
What is the racial composition of students in Indio?
Indio public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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