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Palm Desert High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
74910 Aztec Rd,
Palm Desert, CA
Desert Sands Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Robert Hicks
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
98.4%
Niche Grade
A-
A
A-
B
B-
B-
B+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
57.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
31%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
13.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
12.2%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
413:1
Student Diversity
Male
51%
Female
49%
Hispanic
49.3%
White
36.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black
2%
Native American
<1%
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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.
University of California - Los Angeles
422 Students
University of California - San Diego
419 Students
University of California - Irvine
359 Students
San Diego State University
350 Students
University of Southern California
284 Students
College of the Desert
276 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
273 Students
University of California - Berkeley
266 Students
University of San Diego
221 Students
University of California - Davis
211 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
184 Students
Biology
165 Students
Psychology
133 Students
Nursing
107 Students
Computer Science
76 Students
Political Science and Government
75 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
72 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
59 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
56 Students
Engineering
48 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/28/2024
Some changes that I would like to be seen within Palm Desert High School is a stronger passion for learning. Majority of students are seen to be unmotivated to pursue academics and only focus on outside activities. I believe that the main cause of this is that teachers have a lack of passion and care. I would like to see teachers encourage students more to become more dedicated with school.
8/9/2023
The teachers aren't the best, but the support staff such as counselors and advisors are attentive and helpful.
6/28/2023
the best part about my high school experience is definitely all the events and games i went to. my least favorite part was when covid interfered with my experience, it changed everything.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/14/2022
Outstanding program with immense opportunities unparalleled at comparable high schools in any state.
3/2/2022
INCOMPETANCE AT IT'S FINEST! I seriously don't know how this office is functioning. After trying to get assistance from teachers and coming up short, I tried the counselor. When our issues were swept under the rug, I went to the vice principal. She tried to blame teachers' responses on the amount of...
8/2/2021
Horrendous communication across the board. Office. Teachers. Counselors. Sports. They truly do not prioritize the needs of the student. When my student asked for help, he got shamed or they wouldn’t help. Such a disgrace.
7/16/2021
Three of our children have been enrolled, two currently. One gone on scholarships and two attending. Three nephews graduated from PDHS. All three moved on and are doing extremely well today. Safe environmentBest athletics in the valley- nearly all sports are dominant- football, baseball, golf, tenni...
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