Some confusion at Indio High School Tuesday. Many were wondering if it would close after being named one of the worst performing schools in the state. A total of three valley schools are on that list.
This includes Indio High School, Desert Hot Springs High School, and West Shores High School in Salton City.
The list was based on test scores and dropout rates over the past three years. Schools on that list must make drastic changes.
Possibilities include shutting down the school or turning it into a charter school.
Principal Rudy Ramirez, at Indio High School, wants the community to know closing is not an option for them.
Ramirez says the next step is creating a team of parents, staff, and students to formulate a turnaround plan over the next year.
"If you want to get involved and be part of the planning, this is the time," he said. "We're not going anywhere."
Palm Springs Unified says closing is not an option for Desert Hot Springs High School either. Officials are not sure what they what they will do. Other state options include closing and reopening as a charter school. Another option is to fire half of the staff at the school site and restructure.
Ricardo Medina, Superintendent of Coachella Valley Unified, said Monday they are considering their options for West Shores but haven't come up with a plan yet.
