- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs High
Federal NCES profile for Palm Springs High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062955004569
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Springs High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Palm Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Springs High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Springs High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Palm Springs, CA.
School address
District: Palm Springs Unified · California
NCES ID 062955004569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Palm Springs High held near 1,508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-76 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.4 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-76 students YoY 062955004569 · Palm Springs, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,497 enr · 21.7:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students)
Palm Springs High held near 1,508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-76 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.4 → 70.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Palm Springs High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Hot Spr
Desert Hot Springs High
1,687 students
- This school
Palm Springs High
1,497 students
- Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage High
1,401 students
- Cathedral City
Cathedral City High
1,334 students
- James Workman
James Workman Middle
1,020 students
- Nellie N. Coff
Nellie N. Coffman Middle
914 students
What this shows Palm Springs High reports 1,497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Springs High compares
Palm Springs High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,497 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,497
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.7%
White 12.0%
African American 6.6%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Palm Springs High is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Springs Unified reports $20,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palm Springs High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hot Springs High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho Mirage High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cathedral City High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Workman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nellie N. Coffman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Springs High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,334
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Springs High
How many students attend Palm Springs High?
Palm Springs High has 1,497 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palm Springs, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,584 (2022-23) → 1,508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-76).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Springs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Springs High is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Springs High?
95.8% of students at Palm Springs High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Springs High?
The largest demographic group at Palm Springs High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment, in Palm Springs, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Springs High?
Palm Springs High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palm Springs High rank among public schools in Palm Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Springs High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Palm Springs, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palm Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Springs Unified?
Besides Palm Springs High, Palm Springs Unified also operates Desert Hot Springs High (1,687 students), Rancho Mirage High (1,401 students), and Cathedral City High (1,334 students). See the Palm Springs Unified district page for the complete list.