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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
26:1
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
C+
B-
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
78
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
21
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
12.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
11.5%
State Average
11.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
413:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Hispanic
48.5%
White
35.3%
Asian
5.8%
Two or more races
4.4%
Filipino
2.6%
Black
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<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.
University of California - Los Angeles
449 Students
University of California - San Diego
442 Students
University of California - Irvine
378 Students
San Diego State University
370 Students
University of Southern California
297 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
295 Students
College of the Desert
278 Students
University of California - Berkeley
272 Students
University of San Diego
225 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
219 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
190 Students
Biology
182 Students
Psychology
140 Students
Nursing
118 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
85 Students
Computer Science
79 Students
Political Science and Government
73 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
63 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
58 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
51 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/12/2025
I went to two high schools and out of this one was amazing, it is the best high school in my valley that both of my siblings are/ will be attending. I had a great time there and spent a lot of time with friends the only change would maybe be the discipline wasn't too great.
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.
5/9/2024
I enjoyed my time at PDHS however some of the teachers were not good. I had some very bad experiences with office members and teachers that weren't just strict but unfair and unkind. I thought that the academics were fine and There were plenty of teachers that were really good. Overall my high school experience was fine just some unfair staff. the security guards are everyone's best friend and some of the best staff members on campus in my opinion.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/13/2025
Great academics. Great opportunity for motivated students to obtain associate degree from College of the Desert. Highly recommend this school. Robust amount of AP course offerings. Teachers seem really caring and supportive. Student life experience seems well balanced with many really nice students...
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.
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Palm Desert High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Palm Desert, CA and is served by the Desert Sands Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,122 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Palm Desert High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 98.4%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Horizon School, Jewish Community School of the Desert, Desert Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Palm Desert has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palm Desert High School.