PublicGrades K-12
Desert Learning Academy
2248 East Ramon Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264-7917(760) 778-0487
Total Students317
Student/Teacher15.59:1
Math Prof.15.88%
Reading Prof.41.52%
Graduation Rate80.7%
School Information
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Virtual SchoolNo
CountyRiverside
School DistrictPalm Springs Unified School District
Principal / AdminKim Ballard(760) 778-0487
Founded2015
Free/Reduced Lunch89.59% Eligible
Acceptance Rate100%
Student Demographics
White15.5%
Hispanic73.2%
Black6.9%
Asian1.9%
Native American0.6%
Two Or More1.9%
Gender Distribution
48.9%
51.1%
Male Female
Students per Grade
Grade 19
Grade 212
Grade 314
Grade 417
Grade 516
Grade 620
Grade 733
Grade 837
Grade 918
Grade 1041
Grade 1141
Grade 1259
Academy Calendar 2026-2027
July 2026
Academic Schedule • 2026-2027
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Desert Learning Academy
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Key Dates & Holidays
Independence Day HolidayJul 3
First Day of School InstructionAug 5
Labor Day HolidaySep 7
Elementary School Minimum DaysOct 7
First Quarter EndsOct 9
Elementary School Trimester 1 EndsOct 30
Elementary School Minimum DaysNov 2
Veterans Day HolidayNov 11
Non Student DaysNov 23
Thanksgiving Recess HolidayNov 26
Second Quarter / First Semester EndsDec 18
Winter Break Non Student DaysDec 21
Winter Recess HolidayDec 23
Winter Break Non Student DaysDec 28
Winter Recess HolidayDec 30
New Year Day Observed HolidayJan 1
Extended Winter BreakJan 4
Martin Luther King Jr. Day HolidayJan 18
Lincoln's Day HolidayFeb 12
Presidents' Day HolidayFeb 15
Elementary School Trimester 2 EndsFeb 26
Elementary School Minimum DaysMar 1
Middle School Minimum DaysMar 10
Third Quarter EndsMar 12
Spring Recess Non Student DaysMar 22
Spring Recess Non Student DaysApr 1
Memorial Day HolidayMay 31
Last Day of School Instruction / Minimum DayJun 4
Juneteenth HolidayJun 18
Key Dates & Holidays
2026-2027Community Reviews
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