Serving 2,345 students in grades 9-12, Coachella Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,345 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Coachella Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coachella Valley 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.
Coachella Valley High School is ranked #7968 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Coachella Valley High School often compared to?
Coachella Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Quinta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coachella Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Coachella Valley High School is 87%, which is equal to the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Coachella Valley High School?
2,345 students attend Coachella Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Coachella Valley High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coachella Valley High School?
Coachella Valley High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Coachella Valley High School offer ?
Coachella Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Coachella Valley High School part of?
CVHS has greatly improved in the past 10 years. There are multiple academies (Agriculture, Public Service, Hospitality, CISCO, Digital Design, Health, Business); there is a strong AVID team, and there are over 50 clubs and student organizations. 13 different AP courses are offered: English Language, English Literature, European History, United States History, Government, Macroeconomics, Environmental Science, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Psychology, Spanish Language and Spanish Literature. The sports teams are winning division titles and advancing in CIF annually. The Visual and Performing Arts department is traveling around the country and participating in festivals and competitions for marching band, concert band, Colorguard, dance team, and fine arts. There is an annual musical hosted by the drama, dance, and choral teachers. The school has opened up a Wellness Center for mental health support. Overall there have been a lot of changes that I have seen since my kids started at the school.
- Posted by Parent - CV Mom
212/6/2014
The quality of the education isn't so great, other schools in the valley provide better education. Many teachers do not teach what they have to and just watch videos in class. Although there are also good teachers. The counselors only pay attention to the top of the class students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - examp
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,345 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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