Desert Hot Springs High

Palm Springs Unified School District

Desert Hot Springs, California

1,742 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(760)288-7000 School Website

1,742

Students

19.2:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,080

out of 1600

Average

Avg ACT Score

out of 36

Average

AP Courses

courses offered

Excellent

AP Enrollment

12%

of students

Average

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

B-

students per teacher

Average

Graduation Rate

89%

Excellent

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Desert Hot Springs High

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Desert Hot Springs High.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

September 22, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

September 25, 2026

SAT — National

Score release

September 29, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT 8/9 — Fall

Testing window

+66 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

March 1, 2027 – June 30, 2027

CAASPP — Statewide Window

Testing window

School Milestones

October 1, 2026 – October 15, 2026

Private School Affidavit Filing Window

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School Details

Address

65850 Pierson Blvd., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

Phone

(760)288-7000

Website

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District

Palm Springs Unified School District

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