Palm Springs High School

Palm Springs High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2401 E Baristo Rd,  Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs Unified School District
3.8
4.2
1,508 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ryan Woll
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
44.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3%
State Average
9.9%
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
322:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
70.5%
White
13%
Black
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.9%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#81 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 - San Diego 359 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 349 Students
University of California - Irvine 342 Students
San Diego State University 250 Students
California State University, San Bernardino 241 Students
University of California - Berkeley 233 Students
College of the Desert 223 Students
University of California - Riverside 190 Students
California State University - Long Beach 189 Students
University of Southern California 184 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 132 Students
Biology 108 Students
Nursing 105 Students
Business 104 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 51 Students
Computer Science 45 Students
Political Science and Government 41 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 379 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/21/2024
School was fun in its own way with your friends and plans after school. They would do things for the students enjoyment such as rally's, concerts, movie night or music during lunch. If I could go back, I'd say, I wish I used more resources. I had some to help me and guide and answer some of my pounding questions. Though, you can only take yourself as far as you can meet yourself. I'm furthering my education in my work field and I got to say it's the best decision I've made since I tried the first time and gave it up. Only this time I have to intention of giving up.
3.0 Sophomore
2/4/2023
The schools academics and teachers are extraordinary, though the security could be better. As theft has become more common across campus.
5.0 Senior
6/6/2022
It an excellent school with alit of diversity, and has many clubs that you can be apart of, and many friends can be made along the way
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/7/2021
Exceptional school with numerous academic, athletic, and artistic opportunities for for students. Tremendous staff always willing to work with students and families. If you are not active in your child’s life this is not the school for you. This is a school for people with goals and parents willing...
2.0 parent
1/26/2017
I have not found anything good about this school. My grandsons is a freshmen this year and has not been doing good at all since he got here. There has been no help from the teachers, no emails back that I have requested regarding his work, rude attitudes from teachers and office staff and just lacki...
5.0 parent
12/4/2016
The advanced programs are great! Small classes with teachers who care and will prepare you for the rigors of college. No need for private schools , my three children all got into top Universities from PSHS!
3.0 parent
11/6/2014
This school is a good school for academics and sports, but many teachers do not care for their job. One teacher in particular, T. Little, is a very bad teacher. She is a senior teacher and tries to talk her kids out of going to collage and my councilors will support her in the task, she has no contr...

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Palm Springs High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Palm Springs, CA and is served by the Palm Springs Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,508 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Palm Springs High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $907,766. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mt. San Jacinto High School, Desert Chapel Christian School, Raymond Cree Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Palm Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palm Springs High School.

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