Twentynine Palms High

School Overview
Twentynine Palms High School, located in the Mojave Desert city of Twentynine Palms, California, serves as a central educational hub for the local community and the families stationed at the adjacent Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. As part of the Morongo Unified School District, the school prides itself on a culture that emphasizes both academic growth and community involvement. The campus is home to the "Wildcats" and offers a comprehensive high school experience that includes a variety of college-preparatory courses, career technical education programs, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for life after graduation.

Beyond its academic offerings, Twentynine Palms High School is deeply integrated into the unique environment of the High Desert. The school maintains a strong sense of spirit and tradition, bolstered by a vibrant athletic department and various student-led clubs that foster a supportive social atmosphere. By balancing rigorous classroom standards with a commitment to inclusivity and student development, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education that empowers its diverse student body to succeed in an increasingly globalized world.
719
Total Students
38.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Twentynine Palms High
Demographic Student Count
White256
Hispanic279
Black110
Asian33
Two or More17
American Indian3
Pacific Islander21
  • Hispanic
    279 (38.8%)
  • White
    256 (35.6%)
  • Black
    110 (15.3%)
  • Asian
    33 (4.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    21 (2.9%)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
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: Morongo Unified
Phone: (760)367-9591
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 402
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 76
Grades Taught
Grade 8 2
Grade 9 197
Grade 10 192
Grade 11 185
Grade 12 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Twentynine Palms High
Grade Student Count
Grade 82
Grade 9197
Grade 10192
Grade 11185
Grade 12143
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Twentynine Palms High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36550.8%
Male35449.2%