Palm Springs Unified
20,008 Students
28 Schools
District Overview
Palm Springs Unified School District is an active, traditional public school system headquartered at 150 District Center Drive in Palm Springs, California. Situated within a large suburban setting in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan region, the district operates 28 open schools serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. As a comprehensive, non-charter public educational system, it functions as a vital pillar of the community, delivering accessible primary and secondary academic programs to a student body of over 20,000 learners.
To support its 20,008 students, the district maintains a robust workforce of approximately 4,600 full-time equivalent staff members, emphasizing a strong institutional commitment to classroom instruction and holistic student development. This dedicated team includes over 2,000 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 290 instructional aides, and more than 2,300 support staff personnel who ensure operational excellence and individualized attention across all campuses. Serving a richly diverse population—highlighted by a majority Hispanic student enrollment alongside White, Black, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial learners—Palm Springs Unified continues to cultivate an inclusive, well-resourced academic community designed to prepare every student for future success.
To support its 20,008 students, the district maintains a robust workforce of approximately 4,600 full-time equivalent staff members, emphasizing a strong institutional commitment to classroom instruction and holistic student development. This dedicated team includes over 2,000 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 290 instructional aides, and more than 2,300 support staff personnel who ensure operational excellence and individualized attention across all campuses. Serving a richly diverse population—highlighted by a majority Hispanic student enrollment alongside White, Black, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial learners—Palm Springs Unified continues to cultivate an inclusive, well-resourced academic community designed to prepare every student for future success.
28
Total Schools
20,008
Total Students
2,005.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,631 |
| Hispanic | 16,441 |
| Black | 764 |
| Asian | 504 |
| Two or More | 543 |
| American Indian | 75 |
| Pacific Islander | 30 |
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Hispanic16,441 (82.3%)
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White1,631 (8.2%)
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Black764 (3.8%)
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Two or More543 (2.7%)
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Asian504 (2.5%)
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American Indian75 (0.4%)
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Pacific Islander30 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 16 |
| Middle | 5 |
| High | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | 1 Charter School |
| Number of schools: | 28 |
| Students: | 20,008* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 2,005.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.0 |
Schools in Palm Springs Unified
Found 28 Schools
349 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
1,401 Students
High School 9th - 12th
721 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
637 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
692 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
717 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
3 Students
Not reported M - M
435 Students
Elementary School K - 5th