Palm Springs Unified

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.
28
Total Schools
20,008
Total Students
2,005.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palm Springs Unified
Demographic Student Count
White1,631
Hispanic16,441
Black764
Asian504
Two or More543
American Indian75
Pacific Islander30
  • Hispanic
    16,441 (82.3%)
  • White
    1,631 (8.2%)
  • Black
    764 (3.8%)
  • Two or More
    543 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    504 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    75 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    30 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Palm Springs Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary16
Middle5
High5
Other2
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