For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,554 students in Thermal, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Thermal, CA are Coachella Valley High School, Desert Mirage High School and La Familia Continuation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thermal, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Thermal have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Thermal, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Desert Mirage High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Thermal, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coachella Valley High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
83-800 Airport Blvd.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5183
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5183
Grades: 9-12
| 2,345 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Mirage High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86150 Avenue 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2255
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 1,974 students
Rank: #33.
La Familia Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
56-615 Olive St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5929
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5929
Grades: 10-12
| 235 students
Thermal, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
87-069 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Thermal, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Thermal, CA include Coachella Valley High School, Desert Mirage High School and La Familia Continuation High School.
How many public high schools are located in Thermal?
3 public high schools are located in Thermal.
What is the racial composition of students in Thermal?
Thermal public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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