Very Good
#3535 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Mt. San Jacinto High
High School · Palm Springs Unified
30800 Landau Blvd., Cathedral City, CA 92234
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher
15.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,535 of 9,539
In Cathedral City
#2 of 9
public schools
In district
#7 of 27
Palm Springs Unified
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Mt. San Jacinto High
High School in Cathedral City · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mt. San Jacinto High
Mt. San Jacinto High is a public high school in Cathedral City, CA, part of Palm Springs Unified. Mt.
San Jacinto High serves approximately 357 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Mt. San Jacinto High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,535 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Mt. San Jacinto High show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 7.3
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Mt. San Jacinto High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Mt. San Jacinto High — Students at Mt. San Jacinto High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Mt. San Jacinto High Compares
See how Mt. San Jacinto High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
30800 Landau Blvd., Cathedral City, CA 92234
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mt. San Jacinto High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Cathedral City High (rated 8.2/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Palm Springs High (rated 7.2/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Palm Springs), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Rancho Mirage High (rated 6.9/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Rancho Mirage), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Cathedral City, see our Cathedral City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Landau Elementary Cathedral City | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Agua Caliente Elementary Cathedral City | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Virtual Pre Palm Springs | 1.1 mi | — |
| Sunny Sands Elementary Cathedral City | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| James Workman Middle Cathedral City | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Cielo Vista Charter Palm Springs | 1.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Rio Vista Elementary Cathedral City | 2.0 mi | 4.7 |
| King's Schools of the Desert Palm Springs | 2.1 mi | — |
| KING'S SCHOOLS OF THE DESERT Palm Springs | 2.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Cathedral City High Cathedral City | 2.0 mi | 8.2 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF PALM SPRINGS Palm Springs | 2.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Nellie N. Coffman Middle Cathedral City | 2.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Cathedral City Elementary Cathedral City | 2.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Rancho Mirage High Rancho Mirage | 2.4 mi | 6.9 |
| ST THERESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Springs | 2.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Palm Valley School Rancho Mirage | 2.6 mi | — |
| PALM VALLEY SCHOOL Rancho Mirage | 2.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Palm Springs High Palm Springs | 2.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Desert Learning Academy Palm Springs | 2.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Desert Chapel Christian Palm Springs | 3.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92234 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,031
Median Home Value
$420,700
Median Rent
$1,554/mo
Population
52,047
College Educated
25.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Median Age
40.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mt. San Jacinto High
What grades does Mt. San Jacinto High serve?
Mt. San Jacinto High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mt. San Jacinto High?
Mt. San Jacinto High has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. San Jacinto High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. San Jacinto High is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. San Jacinto High rank in CA?
Mt. San Jacinto High ranks #3,535 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mt. San Jacinto High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. San Jacinto High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Mt. San Jacinto High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. San Jacinto High has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mt. San Jacinto High a charter school?
No, Mt. San Jacinto High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. San Jacinto High a Title I school?
No, Mt. San Jacinto High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. San Jacinto High?
93.8% of students at Mt. San Jacinto 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.8%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Phone
- (760) 770-8563
- 4-Year Graduation
- 68.0%
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District
Palm Springs Unified- District Enrollment
- 20,416
- Schools in District
- 28
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,811
- District Rank
- #7 of 27
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