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Rancho Mirage High

31001 Rattler Rd., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270Palm Springs Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,491
Students
Total enrolled
95%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 10% vs nat'l
$19,330
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 35% vs nat'l
21.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 41% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,491 students in grades 09–12 in Rancho Mirage, California.
35% above average funding
District spends $19,330 per pupil, 35% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Rancho Mirage High is a very large high in Rancho Mirage, California, serving grades 09–12 with 1,491 students. The district invests $19,330 per student — 35% above the national average of $14,347, with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 97% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The school's 95% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Rancho Mirage High

1,491
Total Students
21.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
97%
Free Lunch
69
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution826 male · 664 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility97%
National avg 52% · 1,448 students
Student Composition
9%
81%
Asian3%
White9%
Hispanic / Latino81%
Black2%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 062955013149

Academic Outcomes at Rancho Mirage High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
95%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 27th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92270

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,330Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,330
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,505
Student Support$3,673
Administration$2,320
Operations$2,899
Other$1,933
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,330 spent per student, an estimated $8,563 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
36%
State government
54.5%
Local (property tax)
36.0%
Federal programs
9.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 95% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $19,330/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 97% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cielo Vista CharterBella Vista ElementarySunny Sands ElementaryTwo Bunch Palms Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
James Workman MiddleNellie N. Coffman MiddleDesert Springs MiddlePainted Hills Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
Desert Hot Springs HighPalm Springs HighCathedral City HighMt. San Jacinto High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyRiverside County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPalm Springs Unified →
Phone: (760)202-6455
NCES ID: 062955013149
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Rancho Mirage seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
Cathedral City High
1,395 students · 09–12
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Mid
James Workman Middle
1,028 students · 06–08
● 52 opp99% FRL
Mid
Nellie N. Coffman Middle
953 students · 06–08
● 52 opp98% FRL
Elem
Cielo Vista Charter
872 students · KG–08
● 36 opp94% FRL
Mid
Desert Springs Middle
803 students · 06–08
99% FRL
Elem
Bella Vista Elementary
755 students · KG–05
94% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
31001 Rattler Rd., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.