For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,079 students in Palm Desert, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Palm Desert, CA is Palm Desert High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Desert, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Palm Desert have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Palm Desert, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palm Desert High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Palm Desert, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palm Desert High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-910 Aztec Rd.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4300
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Palm Desert, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Palm Desert, CA include Palm Desert High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palm Desert?
1 public high schools are located in Palm Desert.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Desert?
Palm Desert public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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