Desert Sands Unified School District Public Education
Profile
To inspire and nurture every student…one opportunity at a time.
OUR VISION
We will be the district of choice to successfully prepare every student for college, career, and life.
OUR VALUES
Relationships
Respect
Innovation
Inclusion
Teamwork
Kindness
Equity
Excellence
Service
Desert Sands Unified School District consists of eighteen elementary schools, one charter elementary school, six middle schools, one charter middle school, four comprehensive high schools, two continuation high schools, one alternative education school, and preschool.
Early Childhood Education
California State Preschool Program / Head Start
Elementary Schools
| Carrillo Ranch | Kennedy |
| Carter | Lincoln |
| Dr. Carreon | Madison |
| Earhart | Monroe |
| Ford | Oliphant |
| Franklin | Reagan |
| Hoover | Roosevelt |
| Horizon | Truman |
| Jackson | Van Buren |
| Johnson | Washington Charter |
Middle Schools
| Desert Ridge | Jefferson |
| Glenn | La Quinta |
| Horizon | Paige |
| Indio | Palm Desert Charter |
High Schools
| Amistad | Palm Desert |
| Horizon | Shadow Hills |
| Indio | Summit |
| La Quinta |
Community Education Center
Eisenhower Community Education Center
PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE
Created by students, families, staff, and community members and adopted in 2023, the Desert Sands Unified School District’s Portrait of a Graduate represents a collective vision that articulates our aspirations for every student in our district. Our Portrait of a Graduate serves as a North Star for all of our schools – guiding our efforts and actions in each classroom across DSUSD.
The Portrait of a Graduate examines:
- The hopes, dreams, and aspirations that our community has for our young people.
- The skills and mindsets that our children need for success in this rapidly changing and complex world.
- The implications for the design of the learning experiences—and equitable access to those experiences—we provide in our school systems.
We are committed to supporting each student in reaching the six competencies of the DSUSD Portrait of a Graduate!
Desert Sands Unified School District
47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA 92253