Desert Ridge Academy vs Shadow Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 327 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Ridge Academy
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students
Shadow Hills High
Indio · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,650 students
| Measure | Desert Ridge Academy Indio, California | Shadow Hills High Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #901 of 1,334 | #967 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13395 of 15,369 | #14267 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 962 | 1,650 |
| Enrollment | 962 | 1,650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 19% |
| city | Indio | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shadow Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 22.1).
- •Desert Ridge Academy does better on math proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Shadow Hills High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Shadow Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 81.5%).
- •Shadow Hills High does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 24.1).
- •Shadow Hills High is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 962.
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 Ridge Academy better than Shadow Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Shadow Hills High ranks higher (25.6 vs 22.1 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 Ridge Academy and Shadow Hills High?
About 327 m in a straight line, between Indio and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Ridge Academy: 962. Shadow Hills High: 1,650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Ridge Academy and Shadow Hills High rank in California?
Desert Ridge Academy is 901st of 1,334 and Shadow Hills High is 967th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).