Rancho Mirage High School

31001 Rattler Rd.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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Tel: (760) 416-6055

www.ranchomiragehighschool.org

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Rancho Mirage High School serves 1,518 students in grades 9-12.

Rancho Mirage High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (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 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 1,518 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rancho Mirage High School's student population of 1,518 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,518 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

66 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Rancho Mirage High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Rancho Mirage High School is 0.38, 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

#5420 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Rancho Mirage High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

15%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rancho Mirage 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)

(20-21)

38%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rancho Mirage 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

23:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Rancho Mirage High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

78%

56%

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

Black

White

13%

22%

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

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.38

0.63

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

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

97%

85%

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

Eligible for Free Lunch

91%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rancho Mirage 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 schools are Rancho Mirage High School often compared to?

Rancho Mirage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cathedral City High School, Palm Desert High School by visitors of our site.

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

15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Rancho Mirage High School?

The graduation rate of Rancho Mirage High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Rancho Mirage High School?

1,518 students attend Rancho Mirage High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Rancho Mirage High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Mirage High School?

Rancho Mirage High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Rancho Mirage High School offer ?

Rancho Mirage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Rancho Mirage High School part of?

Rancho Mirage High School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,518 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education