Cathedral City High

69250 Dinah Shore Dr.
Cathedral City, CA 92234

www.psusd.us/cchs

1,334 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cathedral City High School (CCHS), located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, serves as a comprehensive public high school within the Palm Springs Unified School District. The campus is well-regarded for its commitment to academic growth and its diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. Beyond standard core curriculum, the school offers a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics, visual and performing arts, and specialized career technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for the demands of the modern workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the Cathedral City community, priding itself on cultivating a supportive "Lion Pride" culture that encourages student involvement and leadership. With its focus on personalized learning and character development, CCHS strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond. Families and students interested in learning more about specific academic programs, enrollment requirements, or campus life can find detailed resources on their official district portal at http://www.psusd.us/cchs.

1,334

Total Students

66.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cathedral City High
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	1,205
Black	19
Asian	35
Two or More	12
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,205 (90.5%)
White
55 (4.1%)
Asian
35 (2.6%)
Black
19 (1.4%)
Two or More
12 (0.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Palm Springs Unified
Phone:	(760)770-0100
Website:	http://www.psusd.us/cchs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 329

Grade 10 345

Grade 11 314

Grade 12 346