La Quinta High
79-255 Blackhawk Way, La Quinta, CA 92253. 74.5% of its 556 graduates (Class of 2023) enrolled in college within 12 months.
The path from La Quinta High
How California measures this- 1
After graduation, Class of 2023
University of California 5.6%Cal State University 11.7%California community college 50.7%California private college 1.6%Out-of-state 4-year college 4.7%Out-of-state 2-year college 0.2%Not enrolled in college 25.5%College-going rate: share of high school completers who enrolled in any college within 12 months, tracked by the state through the National Student Clearinghouse and California's public systems. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
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What those choices lead to
California does not report which individual colleges each school's graduates attend. Here is how a typical college of each type in California performs.
College type in California Colleges Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt University of California campuses 9 86% $14,538 $83,432 $13,000 Cal State and other public universities 24 55% $9,614 $68,650 $14,875 Community colleges 120 40% $6,004 $46,630 $10,500 Private nonprofit colleges 51 66% $30,247 $75,975 $21,500 Medians across colleges of each type with at least 500 undergraduates. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. All California colleges.
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Colleges closest to La Quinta High
College Distance Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs College of the Desert 6.4 mi 33% $17,769 $44,228 Copper Mountain Community College 29.8 mi 32% $9,404 $40,986 Mt San Jacinto Community College District 40.2 mi 40% $8,198 $43,175 Crafton Hills College 52.2 mi 34% $11,754 $47,391 San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula 52.6 mi 80% $26,534 $43,313 Moreno Valley College 54.3 mi 38% $26,725 $45,741
College-going over time
Share of each class enrolled in college within 12 months. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Horizon (1.8 mi, 31.6% to college) · Indio High (2.4 mi, 63.1% to college) · Shadow Hills High (3.6 mi, 66.8% to college) · Palm Desert High (4.7 mi, 79% to college) · NOVA Academy - Coachella (6.1 mi, 70.5% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check Desert Sands Unified's attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | La Quinta High | Desert Sands Unified | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within 12 months | 74.5% | 70.1% | 65.7% |
| Graduation rate | 97.1% | — | 87.5% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of La Quinta High graduates go to college?
- 74.5% of the Class of 2023 at La Quinta High enrolled in college within 12 months, compared with 65.7% in California. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
- What is the graduation rate at La Quinta High?
- La Quinta High has a four-year graduation rate of 97.1%. Source: California Department of Education, College-Going Rate (12-month) and Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate downloads.
