Cathedral City High vs Palm Springs High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cathedral City High
Cathedral City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,334 students
Palm Springs High
Palm Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,497 students
| Measure | Cathedral City High Cathedral City, California | Palm Springs High Palm Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #908 of 1,343 | #711 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13838 of 16,910 | #12284 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,334 | 1,497 |
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 1,497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 33% |
| city | Cathedral City | Palm Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Springs High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 27.6).
- •Palm Springs High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 24%).
- •Palm Springs High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Cathedral City High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 95.7%).
- •Cathedral City High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 21.1).
- •Palm Springs High is the larger school with 1,497 students compared with 1,334.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cathedral City High better than Palm Springs High?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Springs High ranks higher (34.6 vs 27.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cathedral City High and Palm Springs High?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Cathedral City and Palm Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cathedral City High: 1,334. Palm Springs High: 1,497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cathedral City High and Palm Springs High rank in California?
Cathedral City High is 908th of 1,343 and Palm Springs High is 711th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).