For the 2026 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 7% (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 79%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Desert Mirage High School, with 82% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coachella Valley High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
83-800 Airport Blvd.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5183
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5183
Gr: 9-12 | 2,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Desert Mirage High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86150 Avenue 66
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2255
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 397-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 1,974 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
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
Gr: 10-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Thermal, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
87-069 Church St.
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Thermal, CA 92274
(760) 399-5015
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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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