For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,718 students in 92240, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in 92240, CA is Desert Hot Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 92240 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 92240, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 92240 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Desert Hot Springs High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92240, CA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Hot Springs High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65850 Pierson Blvd.
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 288-7000
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 288-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,718 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
92240, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Lrn And Development (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-2608
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Las Brisas High Continuation School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11555 Palm Dr., Ste. A
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7226
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-7226
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 92240, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 92240, CA include Desert Hot Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in 92240?
1 public high schools are located in 92240.
What is the racial composition of students in 92240?
92240 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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