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Desert Hot Springs High School
Public High School
|
Grade 9-12
65850 Pierson Blvd,
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Palm Springs Unified School District
B-
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
83%
Niche Grade
C+
A-
B-
B+
B
A-
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
500
Verbal
520
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
19
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
20.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
5.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.9%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
372:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Hispanic
81.2%
White
8.1%
Black
7%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
247 Students
University of California - Irvine
232 Students
California State University, San Bernardino
221 Students
University of California - San Diego
211 Students
College of the Desert
195 Students
San Diego State University
173 Students
University of California - Riverside
173 Students
University of California - Berkeley
149 Students
University of Southern California
135 Students
University of California - Davis
130 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
84 Students
Nursing
78 Students
Business
72 Students
Biology
63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
32 Students
Criminology
27 Students
Chemistry
26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
25 Students
Education
23 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/2/2024
This school has a very inclusive environment which allows for comfortability, but with the being said there is a lack of safety. DHS in general is not always the safest and that is followed into the school so I would like to see more safety measures and precautions taken.
5/28/2024
I would really like to see cosmetology classes to be offered in our school. Best parts of my experiences are making friends and bonding with teachers. The worst parts are understanding the lessons and ways of teaching.
4/28/2020
I loved my educational experience at Desert Hot Springs High School. I made so many memories with my peers during the time I attended Desert Hot Springs High School.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/7/2021
Its ok. I graduate next year but my sister grduated in 2017. Its what i look forwards to in the morning. waking up and going to school to be in my classes. We do get judged and we accept it because we are better than that on so many levels. Come see who DHSHS really is.
7/28/2018
The school cares about it's students. The VPs welcomed my son, new as a junior, and was able to help him work through some hurdles. The teachers care, and look out for students.
9/16/2015
The Principal George Bullis is very accessible with the parents, we have parent center and I feel very welcome, when I have a concern about any issues they help me.
1/24/2014
My school is by far the best school in the county. We're not the richest, we don't have the most amazing sports teams, we don't have the nicest classrooms, but we do have something that a lot of schools don't.. We have heart, and pride, and spirit. We are a family. We get judged so much just because...
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List Price Range
$218K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
234
Average Home Value
$373,757
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,521 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
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Parks in this Area
Mission Springs Park
- Soccer
- Playground
- Walking Paths
Rio Vista Circle Park
- Playground
Veterans Park
- Picnic Area
- Walking Paths
DHS Rotary Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
Guy J Tedesco Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Wardman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
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Desert Hot Springs High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Desert Hot Springs, CA, in the Desert Hot Springs neighborhood, and is served by the Palm Springs Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 0 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Desert Hot Springs High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $373,757. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desert Springs Middle School, Painted Hills Middle School, Two Bunch Palms Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Desert Hot Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Hot Springs High School.