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Desert Sands A.T.L.A.S. vs Horizon

Horizon is significantly larger with 356 students, about 6.0× the size of Desert Sands A.T.L.A.S. (59).

Ratings Comparison

MetricDesert Sands A.T.L.A.S.Horizon
Overall Rating— / 106.6 / 10
Academic Score4.85.4
Growth Score9.5
Diversity Index
Free/Reduced Lunch45.8%83.1%
Environment Score7.17.6
State Rank#4,289 of 9,539
State Percentile55th

Test Scores

SubjectDesert Sands A.T.L.A.S.Horizon
Math Proficiency22.0%
Math (State Avg)
ELA Proficiency37.0%
ELA (State Avg)

School Details

DetailDesert Sands A.T.L.A.S.Horizon
TypeHigh SchoolSchool
Grades12th – 12thKindergarten – 12th
Enrollment59356
Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:120.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch45.8%83.1%
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)66.1%23.9%
Graduation Rate (4yr)84.5%
DistrictDesert Sands UnifiedDesert Sands Unified
CityIndioLa Quinta

Neighborhood

MetricIndio (92201)La Quinta (92253)
Median Household Income$66,663$97,397
Median Home Value$372,800$612,800
Median Rent$1,349$1,741
College Educated (Bachelor's+)16.1%38.9%
Poverty Rate13.2%9.1%
Avg Commute23 min26 min