For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,687 students in Desert Hot Springs, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Desert Hot Springs, CA is Desert Hot Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desert Hot Springs, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Desert Hot Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Desert Hot Springs, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Desert Hot Springs High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Desert Hot Springs, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Hot Springs High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65850 Pierson Blvd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 288-7000
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 288-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Desert Hot Springs, CA include Desert Hot Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Desert Hot Springs?
1 public high schools are located in Desert Hot Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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