Cathedral City High School is a public high school for grades 9-12. It is located in Cathedral City, California and is part of the Palm Springs Unified School District.
Serving 1,370 students in grades 9-12, Cathedral City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cathedral City High School's student population of 1,370 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Cathedral City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cathedral City High School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4000 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cathedral City High School's ranking?
Cathedral City High School is ranked #4000 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cathedral City High School often compared to?
Cathedral City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rancho Mirage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cathedral City High School?
The graduation rate of Cathedral City High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cathedral City High School?
1,370 students attend Cathedral City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cathedral City High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% 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 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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