Top 3 Best Palm Springs Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,399 students in Palm Springs, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Palm Springs, CA are Palm Springs High School, Desert Learning Academy and Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palm Springs, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Palm Springs have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Palm Springs, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palm Springs High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Palm Springs, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palm Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2401 E. Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 778-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2248 E. Ramon Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Grades: K-12
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1704 Cape Horn
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(833) 619-2378
Grades: 3-12
| 379 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palm Springs, California

Palm Springs, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ramon Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2248 E. Ramon Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 778-0487
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Palm Springs, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Palm Springs, CA include Palm Springs High School, Desert Learning Academy and Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Palm Springs?
3 public high schools are located in Palm Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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