Palm Springs High

2401 East Baristo Rd.
Palm Springs, CA 92262

www.psusd.us

1,497 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Palm Springs High School, located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, serves as a cornerstone of the Palm Springs Unified School District. As a comprehensive secondary institution, it offers a diverse range of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and robust extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its vibrant campus culture and a deep-rooted tradition of school spirit, often reflecting the unique arts-oriented and diverse character of the Palm Springs community.

In addition to its academic offerings, the school provides a well-rounded student experience through a variety of athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations. As an integral part of the local district, Palm Springs High focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. For more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific department resources, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official Palm Springs Unified School District website.

1,497

Total Students

71.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palm Springs High
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	1,087
Black	98
Asian	67
Two or More	51
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,087 (72.7%)
White
180 (12.0%)
Black
98 (6.6%)
Asian
67 (4.5%)
Two or More
51 (3.4%)
American Indian
10 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palm Springs Unified
Phone:	(760)778-0400
Website:	http://www.psusd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 9 356

Grade 10 356

Grade 11 392

Grade 12 393