Indio High School

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Indio High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
81 Ave 46 Ave,  Indio, CA
Desert Sands Unified School District
3.9
5.0
2,016 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rudy Ramirez
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
92.8%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
480
Verbal
510
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
31.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
43%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.2%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
336:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Hispanic
93.5%
White
2.9%
Black
<1%
Asian
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Filipino
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University, San Bernardino 300 Students
University of California - Irvine 244 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 228 Students
University of California - Riverside 222 Students
College of the Desert 204 Students
University of California - San Diego 200 Students
San Diego State University 171 Students
University of California - Berkeley 147 Students
California State University - Long Beach 140 Students
San Francisco State University 136 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 101 Students
Business 80 Students
Biology 75 Students
Nursing 59 Students
Sociology 41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Criminology 38 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 28 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Education 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 330 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/19/2024
The environment is good. Teachers are supportive for the most part, although like anywhere some don't seem to care much. Athletics are fun and responsible. The food is ok but often repetitive.
4.0 Junior
8/13/2024
Indio High School has great extracurriculars and elective programs but is plagued by difficult teachers who refuse to be flexible.
5.0 Senior
1/24/2024
Indio High school, has been a pivotal point in my want to go to college and succeed as an adult. This school is filled with faculty that is ready to uplift and push you forward . It's also filled with counselors who find ways to give everyone a shot at graduating and going to college, I love my school and everyone in it.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 other
12/3/2025
Indio High School was truly an excellent place to learn and grow. Even though I didn’t attend a UC or Cal State after graduation, I felt fully prepared for college when I enrolled at a private university in Illinois. The foundation I received at Indio was strong, and a big part of that came from the...
5.0 other
7/12/2023
I graduated from IHS, I did not pursue higher education, I did join the Army, at that time all kids from Indio, La Quinta and Palm Desert attended IHS. My children attended IHS, one went to UC Irvine, the other to CSU Fullerton. I feel the scores do not reflect the quality of education there. IHS is...
5.0 parent
11/30/2022
Mr. Lawson, is an amazing caring awesome principle ....Thank you for all you do.....Rosales family
5.0 parent
8/19/2021
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Indio High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Indio, CA and is served by the Desert Sands Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,016 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Indio High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 92.8%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Desert Sands A.T.L.A.S., Amistad High (Continuation) School, La Quinta High School, and more. Learn more about what Indio has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Indio High School.

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