Shadow Hills High

www.dsusd.us

1,650 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Shadow Hills High School, located in Indio, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Desert Sands Unified School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Its campus is designed to support both traditional classroom learning and specialized programs, reflecting the district's commitment to preparing students for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Shadow Hills High School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and school spirit. The school offers various athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and teamwork. By leveraging the resources provided by the Desert Sands Unified School District, the school strives to create an inclusive and supportive culture, ensuring that students have access to the technology, counseling, and extracurricular pathways necessary to thrive during their high school years.

1,650

Total Students

70.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shadow Hills High
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	1,424
Black	23
Asian	19
Two or More	46
American Indian	8

Hispanic
1,424 (86.3%)
White
130 (7.9%)
Two or More
46 (2.8%)
Black
23 (1.4%)
Asian
19 (1.2%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)

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:	Desert Sands Unified
Phone:	(760)393-5400
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,052
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	269

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 433

Grade 10 418

Grade 11 382

Grade 12 417