Rancho Mirage High School is a secondary school located in Rancho Mirage, California. The school is a part of the Palm Springs Unified School District. Rancho Mirage High School was founded in 2013.
Serving 1,401 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rancho Mirage High serves the eastern part of its school district in Rancho Mirage, CA, covering an area of approximately 65.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 8.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rancho Mirage High School's student population of 1,401 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,401 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rancho Mirage High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho Mirage High School is 0.32, 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
#4926 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
82%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rancho Mirage High School's ranking?
Rancho Mirage High School is ranked #4926 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rancho Mirage High School?
The graduation rate of Rancho Mirage High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Rancho Mirage High School?
1,401 students attend Rancho Mirage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Rancho Mirage High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% 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 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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