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#3758 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 39% in state

Rancho Mirage High

High School · Palm Springs Unified · Rancho Mirage, CA

A Palm Springs Unified high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

31001 Rattler Rd., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

  • Math 17% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.33 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-11 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation18.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$20,811
Chronic Absenteeism33.7%

Students at Rancho Mirage High score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rancho Mirage 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,592/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rancho Mirage), 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

$109,943

Median home value

$747,800

Median rent

$1,575/mo

College educated

46.5%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92270; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Cathedral City HighEnrollment path unverified8.29–121.5 mi1,370Compare →
Palm Valley SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.6 mi216Compare →
Palm Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–122.1 mi241Compare →
Mt. San Jacinto HighEnrollment path unverified7.09–122.4 mi357Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#8 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

Rancho Mirage High is listed in Palm Springs Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rancho Mirage High

Rancho Mirage High is a public high school in Rancho Mirage, CA, part of Palm Springs Unified, serving approximately 1,464 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,758 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rancho Mirage High

What grades does Rancho Mirage High serve?

Rancho Mirage High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Rancho Mirage High?

Rancho Mirage High has an enrollment of approximately 1,464 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Mirage High?

The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Mirage High is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rancho Mirage High rank in CA?

Rancho Mirage High ranks #3,758 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Rancho Mirage High's MySchoolScout rating?

Rancho Mirage High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Rancho Mirage High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho Mirage High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).

Is Rancho Mirage High a charter school?

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

Is Rancho Mirage High a Title I school?

No, Rancho Mirage High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rancho Mirage High?

95.4% of students at Rancho Mirage 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
1,464
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.7%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 92270)
17,375
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
65
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 92270; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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