School Overview
Borrego Springs High School, located in the remote desert community of Borrego Springs, California, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Borrego Springs Unified School District. As a small, rural institution, the school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and close-knit relationships with faculty and staff. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive culture that helps students navigate the unique challenges and opportunities associated with living in an isolated desert region.

Beyond standard academics, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of Borrego Springs. Because of its location, the district often leverages the surrounding natural beauty of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, encouraging place-based learning and extracurricular engagement. The school’s mission focuses on preparing its graduates for post-secondary success, whether through university pathways, vocational training, or local career opportunities, ensuring that students are well-equipped for life beyond the valley.
108
Total Students
8.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Borrego Springs High
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic95
Black1
Two or More2
  • Hispanic
    95 (88.0%)
  • White
    10 (9.3%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.9%)
  • Black
    1 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Borrego Springs Unified
Phone: (760)767-5335
Website: http://www.bsusd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 90
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 30
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Borrego Springs High
Grade Student Count
Grade 923
Grade 1030
Grade 1126
Grade 1229
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Borrego Springs High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4844.4%
Male6055.6%