Coachella Valley Unified

District Overview
Headquartered at 87-225 Church St. in Thermal, California, Coachella Valley Unified is an active, traditional public school district situated within the vibrant Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan region. Classified geographically as a large suburban district, it manages 22 operational schools that deliver a full educational continuum from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as adult education programs. Serving a student body of 15,817 learners, the district features a vibrant demographic composition that is predominantly Hispanic (15,467 students), alongside smaller representation from White, Multiracial, American Indian, Black, Asian, and Pacific Islander communities.

To support its expansive student body, Coachella Valley Unified relies on a dedicated workforce of nearly 4,000 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional backbone includes approximately 1,490 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 400 instructional aides, working alongside a robust team of over 2,100 support staff members to ensure both academic achievement and operational excellence. For families, students, and educational researchers seeking to learn more about the district's programs and community offerings, Coachella Valley Unified can be reached directly at (760) 848-1000 or visited online at www.cvusd.us.
22
Total Schools
15,817
Total Students
1,489.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coachella Valley Unified
Demographic Student Count
White154
Hispanic15,467
Black30
Asian25
Two or More83
American Indian47
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    15,467 (97.8%)
  • White
    154 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    83 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    47 (0.3%)
  • Black
    30 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    25 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Coachella Valley Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary14
Middle3
High4
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:22
Students:15,817*
Teachers (FTE):1,489.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.6
Schools in Coachella Valley Unified
Found 23 Schools