Desert Learning Academy in Palm Springs, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Desert Learning Academy is a suburban public school in Palm Springs, California that is part of Palm Springs Unified School District. It serves 378 students in grades K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 29.1:1. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 12

378 Students

13 Teachers

2248 E Ramon Rd

Palm Springs, CA 92264 View local requests

http://www.psusd.us

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Desert Learning Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Teddie oRexall-Scott

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Desert Learning Academy Demographics

92%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

79%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Desert Learning Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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