Desert Learning Academy
School Overview
Desert Learning Academy is a public Alternative school located in Palm Springs, California. It is a school in Palm Springs Unified School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, about 17% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 194 students through grade KG to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 12 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 194 students are attending Desert Learning Academy. By gender, there are 73 and 121 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Desert Learning Academy offers the gifted and talented program. Total 19 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 19 | 10 | 9 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 12 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Desert Learning Academy and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 12 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 12 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 194 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| 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 Learning Academy offers 2 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 3 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 16 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Desert Learning Academy.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 2 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 3 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 16 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Palm Springs Unified
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