- La Quinta High reported a higher sat/act participation than Desert Mirage High (970 vs. 1).
- Desert Mirage High reported a higher students per counselor than La Quinta High (703.3:1 vs. 412.2:1).
- Desert Mirage High reported a higher chronically absent students than La Quinta High (1,062 vs. 840).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Desert Mirage High reported a higher chronically absent students than La Quinta High (1,062 vs. 840).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
La Quinta High reported a higher graduating cohort than Desert Mirage High (577 vs. 504).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
La Quinta High reported a higher sat/act participation than Desert Mirage High (970 vs. 1).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Desert Mirage High reported a higher in-school suspensions than La Quinta High (15 vs. 2).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Desert Mirage High reported a higher students per counselor than La Quinta High (703.3:1 vs. 412.2:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
28 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at La Quinta High
2 metrics were reported by La Quinta High. Comparable data for Desert Mirage High is missing or suppressed.
IB enrollment
494
Dual enrollment
414
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Desert Mirage High
$21,411.55
La Quinta High
$17,070.17
Local revenue share
Desert Mirage High
21.4%
La Quinta High
36.6%
State revenue share
Desert Mirage High
62.8%
La Quinta High
55.2%
Federal revenue share
Desert Mirage High
15.9%
La Quinta High
8.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Desert Mirage High
47.1%
La Quinta High
37.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Riverside County
$89,672
Riverside County
$89,672
Poverty rate
Riverside County
11.1%
Riverside County
11.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Riverside County
25.1%
Riverside County
25.1%
Unemployment rate
Riverside County
5.3%
Riverside County
5.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.