Serving 729 students in grades 9-12, Twentynine Palms High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Twentynine Palms High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Twentynine Palms High School's student population of 729 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Twentynine Palms High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twentynine Palms High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5860 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
36%
55%
Black
16%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twentynine Palms High School's ranking?
Twentynine Palms High School is ranked #5860 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Twentynine Palms High School often compared to?
Twentynine Palms High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yucca Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Twentynine Palms High School?
The graduation rate of Twentynine Palms High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Twentynine Palms High School?
729 students attend Twentynine Palms High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Twentynine Palms High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twentynine Palms High School?
Twentynine Palms High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Twentynine Palms High School offer ?
Twentynine Palms High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Twentynine Palms High School part of?
Twentynine Palms High School is part of Morongo Unified School District.
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