Desert Hot Springs High School
School Overview
Desert Hot Springs High School is a public school located in Desert Hot Springs, California. It is a school in Palm Springs Unified School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, 14% of students are proficient in Math learning and 36% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,806 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 21 to 1 where a total of 86 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,806 students are attending Desert Hot Springs High School. By gender, there are 944 and 862 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Desert Hot Springs High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 96 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67 | 37 | 30 |
| Asian | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Black | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| White | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 96 | 50 | 46 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 86 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Desert Hot Springs High School and the students to teacher ratio is 21 to 1. All teachers are certified. 93.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 86 | Students per teacher: 21 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 86 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 3.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 3.5% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 361 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 72,174 Households |
| Population | 171,734 |
| Male | 91,532 |
| Female | 81,432 |
| Child Population | 42,569 |
| Total Housing Units | 105,318 Units |
| Average House Value | $294,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,122 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.70% |
| Average Household Income | $48,120 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.50% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Desert Hot Springs High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 264 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 275 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Desert Hot Springs High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 264 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 61 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 42 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 229 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 275 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Palm Springs Unified
In Palm Springs Unified, 28 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.