Cathedral City High School

69250 Dinah Shore Dr.
Cathedral City, CA 92234

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Tel: (760) 770-0100

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Cathedral City High School serves 1,607 students in grades 9-12.

Cathedral City High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,607 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cathedral City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Cathedral City High School's student population of 1,607 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,607 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

74 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Cathedral City High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Cathedral City High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1660 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

25%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cathedral City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

61%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cathedral City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

87%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Cathedral City High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Cathedral City High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

91%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Cathedral City High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

93%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cathedral City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Palm Springs Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cathedral City High School's ranking?

Cathedral City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Cathedral City High School?

The graduation rate of Cathedral City High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Cathedral City High School?

1,607 students attend Cathedral City High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Cathedral City High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cathedral City High School?

Cathedral City High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Cathedral City High School offer ?

Cathedral City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Cathedral City High School part of?

Cathedral City High School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,607 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education