Indio High School
Indio, CA 92201
Phone: (760) 775-3550
Fax: (760) 775-3565
District: Desert Sands Unified
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1962 students
Indio High School, a public school located in Indio, CA, serves grades 9-12 in the Desert Sands Unified School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Indio High School is a public school located in Indio, CA. 1962 students attend Indio High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 3/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2019 SAT percent college ready data from California Department of Education, using 2019 Average ACT score data from California Department of Education, using 2019 ACT percent college ready data from California Department of Education, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from California Department of Education, using 2025 Percent of students who meet UC/CSU entrance requirements data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: December 3, 2025
Indio High School was truly an excellent place to learn and grow. Even though I didnt attend a UC or Cal State after graduation, I felt fully prepared for college when I enrolled at a private university in Illinois. The foundation I received at Indio was strong, and a big part of that came from the teachers. Every teacher I had was dedicated, supportive, and genuinely invested in students success. If you came in with a good attitude and a willingness to work, they always met you halfway and pushed you to reach your potential.
Indio High often gets a bad rap, but in my experience, that reputation has more to do with how Desert Sands Unified School District perceived it than with the school itself. The district tended to treat Indio as less than compared to La Quinta or Palm Desert, but the reality on the ground told a very different story. Indio High was a great schoolfull of hard-working staff, caring teachers, and students who took pride in their campus and their community.
One of the strongest parts of my experience was the leadership. Mr. Ramirez, who served as principal during my time there, was an exceptional leader. He truly cared about the school, the culture, and the students. His presence made a noticeable difference, and his commitment helped shape Indio High into a place where students felt supported and motivated to succeed.
Im grateful for my time at Indio High School, and I wouldnt trade the experience for anything. It prepared me for the next steps in life and gave me confidence in my abilities. It deserves far more credit than it gets.
As Mr. Ramirez always said, There are two kinds of people in this world: those who are Rajahs and those who wished they were.
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Posted: July 12, 2023
I graduated from IHS, I did not pursue higher education, I did join the Army, at that time all kids from Indio, La Quinta and Palm Desert attended IHS. My children attended IHS, one went to UC Irvine, the other to CSU Fullerton. I feel the scores do not reflect the quality of education there. IHS is 95% Hispanic working class, many of the parents do not put the emphasis on higher education. Parents send their kids to La Quinta and Palm Desert high, which results in the less motivated attending IHS. IHS is a great school!
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Posted: November 30, 2022
Mr. Lawson, is an amazing caring awesome principle ....
Thank you for all you do.....
Rosales family
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Posted: August 19, 2021
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Posted: January 16, 2012
I love this school. Teachers are great, principal is great. They truly care about the students and thier future
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| 1 | Murray Lane | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yucca valley | CA | 29.7 mi | |
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| 29 Palms Marine Base | 35.8 mi. |
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