Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High

www.cvusd.us

669 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High, located in Coachella, California, serves as a key academic institution within the Coachella Valley Unified School District. The school provides a focused educational environment for middle school students, emphasizing foundational learning and personal development to prepare them for the transition to high school. As part of a district dedicated to serving a diverse community, the academy aims to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both their studies and extracurricular activities.

The school’s commitment to student success is reflected in its adherence to the district's broader educational standards, which prioritize literacy, mathematics, and holistic growth. By maintaining a presence within the Coachella community, Cahuilla Desert Academy works to connect students with resources that promote academic achievement and community involvement. Families and stakeholders can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official Coachella Valley Unified School District website.

669

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cahuilla Desert Academy Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	660
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
660 (98.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)398-0097
Website:	http://www.cvusd.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	495
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 7 347

Grade 8 322