Desert Mirage High

www.cvusd.us

1,875 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Desert Mirage High School, located in Thermal, California, is part of the Coachella Valley Unified School District. Serving a predominantly rural and agricultural community in the Eastern Coachella Valley, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for both college and career success. The campus functions as a central hub for the local community, offering a diverse array of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to meet the unique cultural and socioeconomic needs of its student population.

The school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement through a rigorous curriculum, which is supported by modern facilities and dedicated faculty. Beyond traditional academics, Desert Mirage High fosters student engagement through various athletic programs, clubs, and career-technical education (CTE) pathways, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals. By focusing on inclusivity and community partnership, the school strives to empower its students to overcome local challenges and excel in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

1,875

Total Students

84.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert Mirage High
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	1,847
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,847 (98.6%)
American Indian
13 (0.7%)
White
4 (0.2%)
Two or More
4 (0.2%)
Black
3 (0.2%)
Asian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Coachella Valley Unified
Phone:	(760)397-2255
Website:	http://www.cvusd.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,875
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,760
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 9 469

Grade 10 510

Grade 11 463

Grade 12 433