Desert Hot Springs High
Reported Enrollment
1,742
students
District
Palm Springs Unified
County Context Score
67/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
65850 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA, 92240
School District
Palm Springs Unified
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 062955008267
- District ID
- 0629550
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,742 students
School Setting
Town: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Desert Hot Springs High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Riverside County has 529 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 28 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Desert Hot Springs High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Palm Springs Unified, Riverside County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Town: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Desert Hot Springs High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Palm Springs Unified.
1,742 students
Desert Hot Springs High reports 1,742 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 101 other high schools in Riverside County with enrollment data, 59 report fewer students and 42 report more. The peer median is 1,146 students.
102 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 1,271 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
28 district schools
Palm Springs Unified lists 17 primary, 5 middle, 5 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
17
Middle
5
High
5
Other
1
Nearby context inside Palm Springs Unified
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Desert Hot Springs High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Palm Springs Unified.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Desert Hot Springs High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Desert Hot Springs High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Desert Hot Springs High with nearby schools?
Desert Hot Springs High should be compared with 102 high schools in Riverside County, plus other schools in Palm Springs Unified. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Desert Hot Springs High?
Before using Desert Hot Springs High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Palm Springs Unified.
Part of Palm Springs Unified
Desert Hot Springs High is one of 28 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 21,029 students across 28 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
28
Reported Enrollment
21,029
28 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Bubbling Wells ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Agua Caliente ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Cahuilla ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Cathedral City ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Cielo Vista CharterKG–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Nellie N. Coffman Middle6–8 · MiddleProfile
- Raymond Cree Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Bella Vista ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Katherine Finchy ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Palm Springs High9–12 · HighProfile
Riverside County Schools
County Context Score
67/100
County-level composite across 529 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.