La Quinta High vs Palm Desert High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Quinta High
La Quinta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,425 students
Palm Desert High
Palm Desert · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,079 students
| Measure | La Quinta High La Quinta, California | Palm Desert High Palm Desert, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #731 of 1,343 | #506 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12453 of 16,910 | #10107 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,425 | 2,079 |
| Enrollment | 2,425 | 2,079 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 34% |
| city | La Quinta | Palm Desert |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Desert High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 33.9).
- •Palm Desert High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Palm Desert High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Palm Desert High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 74.4%).
- •La Quinta High does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 26.3).
- •La Quinta High is the larger school with 2,425 students compared with 2,079.
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 La Quinta High better than Palm Desert High?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Desert High ranks higher (43.4 vs 33.9 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 La Quinta High and Palm Desert High?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between La Quinta and Palm Desert in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Quinta High: 2,425. Palm Desert High: 2,079. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Quinta High and Palm Desert High rank in California?
La Quinta High is 731st of 1,343 and Palm Desert High is 506th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).