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74-910 Aztec Road, Palm Desert, CA 92260-5639
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
69.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 37.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 338/1,596 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 388/1,596 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,079 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,262 (60.7%) |
| English Learners | 110 (5.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.1 points from last year and fell 2.4 points over the full period. Math was unchanged from last year and fell 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math -1.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
69.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 56%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
37.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 39.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Palm Desert High compare within the district?
Palm Desert High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Desert Sands Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Palm Desert High rank in California?
Palm Desert High ranks No. 338 of 1,596 in reading and No. 388 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Palm Desert High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 63.1% meet the reading standard and 30.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Palm Desert High compare with other schools in Riverside County?
Palm Desert High is No. 12 in both reading and math proficiency among the 57 9–12 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert HighThis school | 37.5% | 69.2% |
| Indio High | 13.0% | 49.1% |
| La Quinta High | 26.2% | 66.2% |
