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Coachella Valley High

High School · Coachella Valley Unified · Thermal, CA

A Coachella Valley Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

83-800 Airport Blvd., Thermal, CA 92274

  • Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 80.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.4 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%
AP Participation12.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$21,412
Chronic Absenteeism54.6%

Students at Coachella Valley High score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 23% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

90.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Coachella Valley 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average286/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$36,087

Median home value

$139,900

Median rent

$903/mo

College educated

5.3%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

22.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
12.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·44 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nova Academy - CoachellaCharter · enrollment unverified5.39–121.7 mi230Compare →
The Kingdom of Light HomeschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–113.1 mi7Compare →
La Familia Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified5.710–123.3 mi235Compare →
Desert Mirage HighEnrollment path unverified5.89–12Not available1,974Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Coachella Valley Unified

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#14 of 21
District spending per student
$21,412NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Coachella Valley High is listed in Coachella Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Coachella Valley High

Coachella Valley High is a public high school in Thermal, CA, part of Coachella Valley Unified, serving approximately 2,345 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,715 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Coachella Valley High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Coachella Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 9–12, located in Thermal, California 2. It operates within the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), which also includes elementary and middle school sites to support the area's fast-growing population 2. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, comprising 90% of the population, with many students residing in Coachella, as well as Indio and Thermal 2. The district promotes a mission to empower students to become "Champions" in their communities 1. CVUSD has established a partnership with LA Galaxy to create opportunities for student growth 1. Additionally, the district has engaged in community and educational initiatives, such as a "Snow Day" event at Aziz Farms and the construction of North Shore Elementary 1. Students are recognized through programs like the RCOE Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.cvusd.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coachella Valley High

What grades does Coachella Valley High serve?

Coachella Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Coachella Valley High?

Coachella Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 2,345 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Coachella Valley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Coachella Valley High is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coachella Valley High rank in CA?

Coachella Valley High ranks #6,715 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Coachella Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Coachella Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Coachella Valley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coachella Valley High has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Coachella Valley High a charter school?

No, Coachella Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Coachella Valley High a Title I school?

No, Coachella Valley High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coachella Valley High?

90.3% of students at Coachella Valley 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
2,345
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
121
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.6%
4-Year Graduation
80.0%
Area population (ZIP 92274)
17,909
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
35.1
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 92274; 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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