Desert Mirage High School

About Desert Mirage High School

Desert Mirage High School is an exemplary school located in the heart of the Mojave Desert. With a focus on academic excellence, Desert Mirage High School offers a wide range of educational opportunities for its students. From advanced placement courses to career and technical education, Desert Mirage High School has something for everyone.
The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and drama. Students can also participate in clubs and organizations, such as the National Honor Society, the Student Council, and the robotics team. Desert Mirage High School is also home to a vibrant student culture, with a variety of student-run clubs and organizations.
Desert Mirage High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment, with a focus on equity and inclusion. The school has a wide range of support services, such as a counseling center, a health center, and a library. The school also provides an array of resources to help students succeed in their studies.
Desert Mirage High School is a place where students can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on student success, Desert Mirage High School is an outstanding choice for students looking for a quality education.

Address:	86150 Ave. 66 Thermal, CA 92274
Phone:	(760) 397-2255
Site:	dmhs.cvusd.us
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,116 students

Overview Desert Mirage High School

Desert Mirage High School serves 2,116 students in grades 9-12.
Desert Mirage High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Verdict on Desert Mirage High School

Desert Mirage High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Desert Mirage High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.