Desert Hot Springs High vs Lakeside High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 86 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Hot Springs High
Desert Hot Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
Lakeside High
Lake Elsinore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
| Measure | Desert Hot Springs High Desert Hot Springs, California | Lakeside High Lake Elsinore, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1245 of 1,343 | #1072 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16077 of 16,910 | #14994 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,687 | 1,687 |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | 1,687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 17% |
| city | Desert Hot Springs | Lake Elsinore |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 14.8).
- •Lakeside High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Lakeside High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Lakeside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 96.1%).
- •Desert Hot Springs High does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.4).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Hot Springs High better than Lakeside High?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside High ranks higher (21.7 vs 14.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Hot Springs High and Lakeside High?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Desert Hot Springs and Lake Elsinore in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Hot Springs High: 1,687. Lakeside High: 1,687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Hot Springs High and Lakeside High rank in California?
Desert Hot Springs High is 1245th of 1,343 and Lakeside High is 1072nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).