La Quinta High vs Palm Desert High
La Quinta High has a higher overall rating of 6.7/10 compared to 6.2/10. In math proficiency, Palm Desert High leads at 34.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
La Quinta High
La Quinta, CA
6.7/10
High School9th – 12th
2,488 students
Palm Desert High
Palm Desert, CA
6.2/10
High School9th – 12th
2,039 students
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| Metric | La Quinta High | Palm Desert High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.4 | 3.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.4% | 59.4% |
| Environment Score | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| State Rank | #4,048 of 9,557 | #5,209 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 58th | 46th |
Test Scores
| Subject | La Quinta High | Palm Desert High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% | 34.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 57.0% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | La Quinta High | Palm Desert High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 2,488 | 2,039 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 25.6:1 | 26.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.4% | 59.4% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 95.0% | 96.0% |
| District | Desert Sands Unified | Desert Sands Unified |
| City | La Quinta | Palm Desert |
Neighborhood
| Metric | La Quinta (92253) | Palm Desert (92260) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,397 | $72,252 |
| Median Home Value | $612,800 | $463,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,741 | $1,654 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.9% | 38.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 21 min |