Palm Desert High vs La Quinta 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.
Palm Desert High
Palm Desert, CA
6.2/10
High School9th – 12th
2,039 students
La Quinta High
La Quinta, CA
6.7/10
High School9th – 12th
2,488 students
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| Metric | Palm Desert High | La Quinta High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Growth Score | 3.8 | 7.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.4% | 73.4% |
| Environment Score | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| State Rank | #5,209 of 9,557 | #4,048 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 46th | 58th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Palm Desert High | La Quinta High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 34.0% | 30.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Palm Desert High | La Quinta High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 2,039 | 2,488 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 26.1:1 | 25.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.4% | 73.4% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 96.0% | 95.0% |
| District | Desert Sands Unified | Desert Sands Unified |
| City | Palm Desert | La Quinta |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Palm Desert (92260) | La Quinta (92253) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,252 | $97,397 |
| Median Home Value | $463,500 | $612,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,654 | $1,741 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.1% | 38.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | 9.1% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 26 min |