For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,659 students in Cathedral City, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cathedral City, CA are Cathedral City High School and Mt. San Jacinto High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cathedral City, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cathedral City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Cathedral City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cathedral City High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cathedral City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cathedral City High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
69250 Dinah Shore Dr.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0100
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Mt. San Jacinto High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30800 Landau Blvd.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8563
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-8563
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cathedral City, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cathedral City, CA include Cathedral City High School and Mt. San Jacinto High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cathedral City?
2 public high schools are located in Cathedral City.
What is the racial composition of students in Cathedral City?
Cathedral City public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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