Overview
Desert Mirage High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Thermal, California. The school enrolls 1,875 students. It is part of the Coachella Valley Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCoachella Valley Unified
County6065
CityThermal
ZIP92274
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060907011175
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,875
White1.2%
Hispanic / Latino98.4%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %97%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)