Rancho Mirage High

31001 Rattler Rd.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

www.ranchomiragehighschool.org

1,491 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rancho Mirage High School, located in the Coachella Valley, serves as a comprehensive public secondary school within the Palm Springs Unified School District. Known as the home of the "Rattlers," the school emphasizes a blend of rigorous academic preparation and diverse extracurricular opportunities designed to foster student growth. The campus is noted for its modern facilities and its focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education institutions.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school offers a wide variety of programs, including Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, competitive athletics, and an active arts department. By promoting a culture of community and school spirit, Rancho Mirage High strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to develop leadership skills and personal responsibility. The school remains a central hub for the local community, reflecting the values and energy of the city of Rancho Mirage.

1,491

Total Students

68.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Mirage High
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	1,213
Black	35
Asian	51
Two or More	41
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,213 (81.4 %)
White
139 (9.3 %)
Asian
51 (3.4 %)
Two or More
41 (2.8 %)
Black
35 (2.3 %)
American Indian
9 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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)202-6455
Website:	http://www.ranchomiragehighschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 9 419

Grade 10 396

Grade 11 379

Grade 12 297