For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,039 students in Palm Desert, CA.
The top ranked public high school in Palm Desert, CA is Palm Desert High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Desert, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Palm Desert have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Palm Desert, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palm Desert High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Palm Desert, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palm Desert High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-910 Aztec Rd.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4300
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,039 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Palm Desert, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Palm Desert, CA include Palm Desert High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palm Desert?
1 public high schools are located in Palm Desert.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Desert?
Palm Desert public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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