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Rancho Mirage High School vs. Palm Desert High School

Should you attend Rancho Mirage High School or Palm Desert High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rancho Mirage High School
31001 Rattler Rd.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Palm Desert High School
74-910 Aztec Rd.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Rancho Mirage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Palm Desert High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,464 students in grades 9-12, Rancho Mirage High School ranks in the bottom 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,039 students in grades 9-12, Palm Desert High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,464 students
2,039 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rancho Mirage High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palm Desert High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rancho Mirage High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palm Desert High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
78 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rancho Mirage High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palm Desert High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Mirage High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palm Springs Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palm Desert High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5423 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#2141 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rancho Mirage High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palm Desert High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
36%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rancho Mirage High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palm Springs Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Desert High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in CA)
72%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rancho Mirage High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palm Springs Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Desert High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
38%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rancho Mirage High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Palm Springs Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Desert High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 10% in CA)
95%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rancho Mirage High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Palm Springs Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Palm Desert High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rancho Mirage High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Palm Desert High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
373
541
Grade 10 Students
386
549
Grade 11 Students
350
475
Grade 12 Students
355
474

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rancho Mirage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Palm Springs Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Palm Desert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rancho Mirage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palm Springs Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palm Desert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
82%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rancho Mirage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palm Springs Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palm Desert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rancho Mirage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palm Springs Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palm Desert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
9%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rancho Mirage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palm Springs Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palm Desert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rancho Mirage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palm Springs Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palm Desert High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Desert Sands Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rancho Mirage High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palm Springs Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palm Desert High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rancho Mirage High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palm Springs Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palm Desert High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rancho Mirage High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palm Springs Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palm Desert High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Desert Sands Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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