MT. SAN JACINTO HIGH SCHOOL

Mt. San Jacinto High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Palm Springs Unified school district, located in Cathedral City, CA with about 426 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Mt. San Jacinto High has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mt. San Jacinto High School, located in Cathedral City, California, is a continuation high school operating under the Palm Springs Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a more flexible, personalized, and smaller learning environment than what is typically offered in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. Its primary mission is to help students overcome academic or personal challenges, recover credits, and stay on track toward earning their high school diplomas.

The campus focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere for students to complete their graduation requirements. By emphasizing smaller class sizes and closer relationships between students and staff, Mt. San Jacinto High provides an alternative pathway that empowers students to address specific educational needs and prepare for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce.

For more information, contact Mt. San Jacinto High at (760) 770-8563 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.