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LQHS offers ] courses, ], and honors classes. There is also a Health Academy, Public Service Academy, and Culinary Arts program to immerse students in vocational work in preparation for life after high school. LQHS offers ], ], and honors classes. There is also a Health Academy, Public Service Academy, and Culinary Arts program to immerse students in vocational work in preparation for life after high school.


In 2006, the high school was ranked 617th in Newsweek's "The Complete List: 1,200 Top U.S. Schools" which factored the number of Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate tests taken by all students at a school in 2005 divided by the number of graduating seniors, along with the socio-economic background of the student body at the school. In 2006, the high school was ranked 617th in Newsweek's "The Complete List: 1,200 Top U.S. Schools" which factored the number of Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate tests taken by all students at a school in 2005 divided by the number of graduating seniors, along with the socio-economic background of the student body at the school.

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La Quinta High School
File:LQHSBlackhawks.jpg
Location
79255 Westward Ho Drive,
La Quinta, CA
Information
TypePublic
MottoHome of Scholars and Champions
Established1994
PrincipalDonna Salazar
EnrollmentApproximately 2,700
Information(760)772-4150
Colors
Mascot		Burgundy and Navy
Blackhawk
Websitehttp://www.dsusd.k12.ca.us/schools/LQHS/

La Quinta High School is a public high school for grades 9-12. It is located in La Quinta, California and has a current enrollment of about 2,700.

History

La Quinta High School was founded in 1994 by Matt Bugg, its first principal. It had an enrollment of about 600 students in grades 9. Over the past 12 years, it has obtained several awards such as 3 California Distinguished School awards. Since ---- it has also been an International Baccalaureate School. After Matt Bugg's departure, long-time vice principal Donna Salazar assumed his position.

Academics

LQHS offers Advanced Placement, IB, and honors classes. There is also a Health Academy, Public Service Academy, and Culinary Arts program to immerse students in vocational work in preparation for life after high school.

In 2006, the high school was ranked 617th in Newsweek's "The Complete List: 1,200 Top U.S. Schools" which factored the number of Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate tests taken by all students at a school in 2005 divided by the number of graduating seniors, along with the socio-economic background of the student body at the school.

Clubs

LQHS gives access to many clubs and organizations on campus including:

  • Actors Anonymous
  • Anime
  • ASB
  • Band
  • Chess
  • Christian Club
  • EAST Lab
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • Leo Club
  • Key Club
  • Winter Drumline
  • Winter Colorguard
  • Young Democrats
  • Young Republicans

Athletics

LQHS thrives in traditional high school sports as well as more unusual ones such as Lacrosse and Rugby, which is a new addition as of the 2005-2006 school year.

Notable Alumni

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