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La Quinta High School vs. Palm Desert High School

Should you attend La Quinta High School or Palm Desert High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
La Quinta High School
79-255 Blackhawk Way
La Quinta, CA 92253
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Palm Desert High School
74-910 Aztec Rd.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Palm Desert High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,488 students in grades 9-12, La Quinta High School ranks in the top 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,039 students in grades 9-12, Palm Desert High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,488 students
2,039 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at La Quinta High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palm Desert High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at La Quinta High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palm Desert High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
78 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at La Quinta High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palm Desert High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at La Quinta High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palm Desert High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#4689 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#2331 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of La Quinta High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palm Desert High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
34%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Quinta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Desert High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Quinta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Desert High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Desert High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 30% in CA)
96%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of La Quinta High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Palm Desert High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of La Quinta High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Palm Desert High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
648
541
Grade 10 Students
668
549
Grade 11 Students
609
475
Grade 12 Students
563
474
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at La Quinta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Palm Desert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at La Quinta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palm Desert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
76%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at La Quinta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palm Desert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at La Quinta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palm Desert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
17%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at La Quinta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palm Desert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at La Quinta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palm Desert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of La Quinta High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palm Desert High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at La Quinta High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palm Desert High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at La Quinta High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palm Desert High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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