Coachella Valley High vs Desert Mirage High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coachella Valley High
Thermal · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,300 students
Desert Mirage High
Thermal · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,875 students
| Measure | Coachella Valley High Thermal, California | Desert Mirage High Thermal, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1183 of 1,343 | #1208 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15700 of 16,910 | #15811 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,300 | 1,875 |
| Enrollment | 2,300 | 1,875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 16% |
| city | Thermal | Thermal |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.4 vs 16.7).
- •Coachella Valley High does better on math proficiency (18% vs 16%).
- •Desert Mirage High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Coachella Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 97.3%).
- •Coachella Valley High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.3).
- •Coachella Valley High is the larger school with 2,300 students compared with 1,875.
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 Coachella Valley High better than Desert Mirage High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coachella Valley High and Desert Mirage High?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Thermal and Thermal in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coachella Valley High: 2,300. Desert Mirage High: 1,875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coachella Valley High and Desert Mirage High rank in California?
Coachella Valley High is 1183rd of 1,343 and Desert Mirage High is 1208th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).