Excellent
#1287 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Cathedral City High
High School · Palm Springs Unified · Cathedral City, CA
A Palm Springs Unified high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
69250 Dinah Shore Dr., Cathedral City, CA 92234
- Math 27% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cathedral City High score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 43% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cathedral City High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,532/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cathedral City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,031
Median home value
$420,700
Median rent
$1,554/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Palm Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Rancho Mirage HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,464 | Compare → |
| Desert Hot Springs HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,718 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palm Springs Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #1 of 27
- District spending per student
- $20,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cathedral City High is listed in Palm Springs Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cathedral City High
Cathedral City High is a public high school in Cathedral City, CA, part of Palm Springs Unified, serving approximately 1,370 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,287 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Cathedral City High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cathedral City High
What grades does Cathedral City High serve?
Cathedral City High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cathedral City High?
Cathedral City High has an enrollment of approximately 1,370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cathedral City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cathedral City High is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cathedral City High rank in CA?
Cathedral City High ranks #1,287 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cathedral City High's MySchoolScout rating?
Cathedral City High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cathedral City High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cathedral City High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cathedral City High a charter school?
No, Cathedral City High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cathedral City High a Title I school?
No, Cathedral City High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cathedral City High?
96.0% of students at Cathedral City High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (760) 770-0100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92234)
- 52,047
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92234; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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