For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,727 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 15% (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 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Cathedral City, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cathedral City High School, with 92% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cathedral City High School
(Math: 22% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,370 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. San Jacinto High School
Alternative School
(Math: 8% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Cathedral City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30-800 San Luis Rey Plaza
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 416-8235
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
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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