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31001 Rattler Road, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-2702
Summary
Rancho Mirage High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
56.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 20.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 20.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 681/1,596 (57th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 823/1,596 (48th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,401 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,334 (95.2%) |
| English Learners | 252 (18.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 3.7 points over the full period. Math fell 0.8 points from last year and rose 3.3 points over the full period.
•Math +3.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
56.1% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 39% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 17% to 31%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
20.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 823 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 25.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Rancho Mirage High compare within the district?
Rancho Mirage High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Palm Springs Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Rancho Mirage High rank in California?
Rancho Mirage High ranks No. 681 of 1,596 in reading and No. 823 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Rancho Mirage High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 4 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.8% meet the reading standard and 18.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Rancho Mirage High compare with other schools in Riverside County?
Rancho Mirage High is No. 27 in reading and No. 28 in math proficiency among the 57 9–12 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Mirage HighThis school | 20.3% | 56.1% |
| Cathedral City High | 21.4% | 56.2% |
| Desert Hot Springs High | 12.2% | 38.7% |
