At a glance
Reported students
1,334
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
664
Cathedral City High: 1,334 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
20:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,539
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.2:1
What the reported data says about Cathedral City High
Cathedral City High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cathedral City. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Palm Springs Unified. NCES reports 1,334 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (90.3%) and White (4.1%). English learners represent 25.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cathedral City High
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.1%
- Hispanic90.3%
- Black1.4%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Palm Springs Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rancho Mirage High
High · Grades 09–12
1,401 reported students
Palm Springs High
High · Grades 09–12
1,497 reported students
Desert Hot Springs High
High · Grades 09–12
1,687 reported students
Mt. San Jacinto High
High · Grades 09–12
325 reported students
James Workman Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,020 reported students
Nellie N. Coffman Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
914 reported students
Public schools near Cathedral City High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie N. Coffman Middle Middle · Palm Springs Unified | 06–08 | 914 | 0.5 mi |
| Rancho Mirage High High · Palm Springs Unified | 09–12 | 1,401 | 1.5 mi |
| Mt. San Jacinto High High · Palm Springs Unified | 09–12 | 325 | 2 mi |
| Palm Springs High High · Palm Springs Unified | 09–12 | 1,497 | 4.1 mi |
| Palm Desert High High · Desert Sands Unified | 09–12 | 2,079 | 7.2 mi |
| Summit High (Continuation) High · Desert Sands Unified | 10–12 | 195 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cathedral City High
What grades does Cathedral City High serve?
Cathedral City High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Palm Springs Unified.
How many students attend Cathedral City High?
Cathedral City High reported 1,334 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,539 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cathedral City High?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 1,334 students and 66.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cathedral City High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cathedral City High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Palm Springs Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cathedral City High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cathedral City High in?
Cathedral City High is part of Palm Springs Unified, based in Palm Springs, CA, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cathedral City High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nellie N. Coffman Middle (0.5 mi), Rancho Mirage High (1.5 mi), Mt. San Jacinto High (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.