Desert Mirage High School
School Overview
Desert Mirage High School is a public school located in Thermal, California. It is a school in Coachella Valley Unified School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, 16% of students are proficient in Math learning and 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,802 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 21 to 1 where a total of 84 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,802 students are attending Desert Mirage High School. By gender, there are 934 and 868 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Desert Mirage High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 107 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 104 | 58 | 46 |
| White | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 107 | 61 | 46 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 84 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Desert Mirage High School and the students to teacher ratio is 21 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 84 | Students per teacher: 21 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 84 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 7.1% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 300 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 5 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 29,550 Households |
| Population | 83,628 |
| Male | 41,534 |
| Female | 42,143 |
| Child Population | 28,082 |
| Total Housing Units | 37,117 Units |
| Average House Value | $211,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $848 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.20% |
| Average Household Income | $36,729 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 86.35% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Desert Mirage High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 334 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 230 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Desert Mirage High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 334 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 56 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 57 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 300 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 230 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Coachella Valley Unified
In Coachella Valley Unified, 22 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.