For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,507 students in Palm Springs, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Palm Springs, CA are Palm Springs High School, Desert Learning Academy and Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Springs, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Palm Springs have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Palm Springs, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palm Springs 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 75% 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 Springs, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palm Springs High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 East Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-0400
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Desert Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2248 East Ramon Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Gr: K-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1704 Cape Horn
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Gr: K-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Palm Springs, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Palm Springs, CA include Palm Springs High School, Desert Learning Academy and Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Palm Springs?
3 public high schools are located in Palm Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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