For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,113 students in La Quinta, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in La Quinta, CA are La Quinta High School, Horizon and Summit High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Quinta, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in La Quinta have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
La Quinta, 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 La Quinta High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in La Quinta, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Quinta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
79-255 Blackhawk Way
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 772-4150
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 772-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 2,500 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43-330 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
Grades: K-12
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Summit High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43-330 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9760
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9760
Grades: 10-12
| 199 students
La Quinta, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
50-800 Desert Club Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-4260
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Quinta, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in La Quinta, CA include La Quinta High School, Horizon and Summit High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in La Quinta?
3 public high schools are located in La Quinta.
What is the racial composition of students in La Quinta?
La Quinta public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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