2023 School Accountability Report Card

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 1 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

Desert Mirage High School

2022-2023 School Accountability Report Card

(Published During the 2023-2024 School Year)

---- ---

2023 School Accountability Report Card

General Information about the School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

SARC Overview

By February 1 of each year, every school in California is required by state law to

publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The SARC contains

information about the condition and performance of each California public school.

Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) all local educational agencies

(LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP),

which describes how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils,

with specific activities to address state and local priorities. Additionally, data

reported in an LCAP is to be consistent with data reported in the SARC.

- For more information about SARC requirements and access to prior year

reports, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC web page at

https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.

- For more information about the LCFF or the LCAP, see the CDE LCFF web

page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/.

- For additional information about the school, parents/guardians and community

members should contact the school principal or the district office.

DataQuest

DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest web page at

https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains additional information about this

school and comparisons of the school to the district and the county. Specifically,

DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., test

data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing,

and data regarding English learners).

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 2 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

California School Dashboard

The California School Dashboard (Dashboard)

https://www.caschooldashboard.org/ reflects California’s new accountability and

continuous improvement system and provides information about how LEAs and

schools are meeting the needs of California’s diverse student population. The

Dashboard contains reports that display the performance of LEAs, schools, and

student groups on a set of state and local measures to assist in identifying

strengths, challenges, and areas in need of improvement.

Internet Access

Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly

accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and

public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use

restrictions may include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation

may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available

on a workstation, and the ability to print documents.

2023-24 School Contact Information

School Name

Desert Mirage High School

Street

86-150 Avenue 66

City, State, Zip

Thermal, CA 92274

Phone Number

(760) 397-2255

Principal

Elizabeth Sotelo

Email Address

[email protected]

School Website

dmhs.cvusd.us

County-District-School (CDS) Code

33736760100255

2023-24 District Contact Information

District Name

Coachella Valley Unified School District

Phone Number

(760) 399-5137

Superintendent

Dr. Luis Valentino

Email Address

[email protected]

District Website

https://www.cvusd.us/

2023-24 School Description and Mission Statement

District & School Profile

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the

communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen

elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult

school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff.

Desert Mirage High School provides instruction for students in grades 9 -12. During the 2022-23 school year, a total of 2,018

students were enrolled. The school’s enrollment was comprised of 98.7% Hispanic students, 0.2% African-American students,

0.8% American-Indian students, and 0.2% White students. During the 2022- 23 school year, the 2,018 students enrolled

included 97.3% socioeconomically disadvantaged students, 25.1% English Language Learners, 15.8% Migrant students,

14.7% students with disabilities, 0.8% Homeless Youth and 0.2% Foster Youth.

During the 2022-23 school year, the enrollment by grade level was as follows:

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 3 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

2023-24 School Description and Mission Statement

Grade 9 = 488 students

Grade 10 = 510 students

Grade 11 = 541 students

Grade 12 = 479 students

As the principal of Desert Mirage High School, it is my priority to keep students at the forefront of every decision we make as a

school. At DMHS, we believe all students can learn and we are equipped with the necessary tools to make sure all students

receive the best education possible. We are proud of our whole-child approach which includes social-emotional support with

our wellness center. Academic support with our caring staff and guidance with our counselors and career center staff. Students

at DMHS can join any of our programs like PUENTE, AVID, CTE, Sports, Link Crew, and ASB to name a few. We understand

our areas of need and we are working hard to make sure students are supported instructionally, emotionally, and socially. We

believe that strong relationships with staff, parents, and community members can provide what is best for every student. We

are committed to providing students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to be productive members of society.

School Vision

Collaborative creating lifelong learners for a productive global citizenry.

School Mission

At Desert Mirage High School we prepare all students to be lifelong learners with the necessary skills to be college and career

ready, so that they may become productive members of society.

--------

About this School

2023-24 Student Enrollment by Grade Level

2022-23 Student Enrollment by Grade Level

Grade Level

Number of Students

Grade 9

488

Grade 10

510

Grade 11

541

Grade 12

479

Total Enrollment

2,018

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 4 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

2023-24 Student Enrollment by Student Group

2022-23 Student Enrollment by Student Group

Student Group

Percent of Total Enrollment

Female

49%

Male

51%

American Indian or Alaska Native

0.8%

Asian

0%

Hispanic or Latino

98.7%

Two or More Races

0.1%

White

0.2%

English Learners

25.1%

Foster Youth

0.2%

Homeless

0.8%

Migrant

15.8%

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

97.3%

Students with Disabilities

14.7%

A. Conditions of Learning (State Priority: Basic)

A. Conditions of Learning

State Priority: Basic

The SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: Basic

(Priority 1):

• Degree to which teachers are appropriately assigned and fully credentialed in the

subject area and for the pupils they are teaching;

• Pupils have access to standards-aligned instructional materials; and

• School facilities are maintained in good repair

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 5 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

2020-21 Teacher Preparation and Placement

Authorization/Assignment

School

Number

School

Percent

District

Number

District

Percent

State

Number

State

Percent

Fully (Preliminary or Clear) Credentialed

for Subject and Student Placement

(properly assigned)

79.40

89.20

746.90

91.40

228366.10

83.12

Intern Credential Holders Properly

Assigned

0.90

1.11

5.00

0.61

4205.90

1.53

Teachers Without Credentials and

Misassignments (“ineffective” under

ESSA)

2.60

3.01

12.70

1.56

11216.70

4.08

Credentialed Teachers Assigned Out-of-

Field (“out-of-field” under ESSA)

2.40

2.69

5.50

0.68

12115.80

4.41

Unknown

3.50

3.96

46.90

5.75

18854.30

6.86

Total Teaching Positions

89.00

100.00

817.20

100.00

274759.10

100.00

Note: The data in this table is based on Full Time Equivalent (FTE) status. One FTE equals one staff member working full time;

one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. Additionally, an assignment is defined as

a position that an educator is assigned based on setting, subject, and grade level. An authorization is defined as the services that

an educator is authorized to provide to students.

2021-22 Teacher Preparation and Placement

Authorization/Assignment

School

Number

School

Percent

District

Number

District

Percent

State

Number

State

Percent

Fully (Preliminary or Clear) Credentialed

for Subject and Student Placement

(properly assigned)

83.20

85.76

796.60

92.18

234405.20

84.00

Intern Credential Holders Properly

Assigned

3.80

3.94

8.50

0.99

4853.00

1.74

Teachers Without Credentials and

Misassignments (“ineffective” under

ESSA)

3.60

3.76

20.10

2.34

12001.50

4.30

Credentialed Teachers Assigned Out-of-

Field (“out-of-field” under ESSA)

0.80

0.91

7.50

0.87

11953.10

4.28

Unknown

5.40

5.61

31.20

3.62

15831.90

5.67

Total Teaching Positions

97.10

100.00

864.10

100.00

279044.80

100.00

The CDE published the first year of available teacher data for the 2020-21 SARC in June 2022, and the CDE published the

second year of data for the 2021-22 SARC in June 2023. The EC Section 33126(b)(5) requires the most recent three years of

teacher data to be requested in the SARC, as data is available. The teacher data for the 2022-23 SARC will not be available

prior to February 1, 2024, and therefore is not included in the template.

Note: The data in this table is based on Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) status. One FTE equals one staff member working full time;

one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. Additionally, an assignment is defined as

a position that an educator is assigned based on setting, subject, and grade level. An authorization is defined as the services that

an educator is authorized to provide to students.

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 6 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

Teachers Without Credentials and Misassignments (considered “ineffective” under ESSA)

Authorization/Assignment

2020-21

2021-22

Permits and Waivers

0.00

Misassignments

2.60

3.60

Vacant Positions

0.00

Total Teachers Without Credentials and Misassignments

2.60

3.60

The teacher data for the 2022-23 SARC will not be available prior to February 1, 2024, and therefore is not included in the template.

Credentialed Teachers Assigned Out-of-Field (considered “out-of-field” under ESSA)

Indicator

2020-21

2021-22

Credentialed Teachers Authorized on a Permit or Waiver

0.90

0.50

Local Assignment Options

1.40

0.30

Total Out-of-Field Teachers

2.40

0.80

The teacher data for the 2022-23 SARC will not be available prior to February 1, 2024, and therefore is not included in the template.

Class Assignments

Indicator

2020-21

2021-22

Misassignments for English Learners

(a percentage of all the classes with English learners taught by teachers that are

misassigned)

6.5

6.9

No credential, permit or authorization to teach

(a percentage of all the classes taught by teachers with no record of an

authorization to teach)

6.1

3

The teacher data for the 2022-23 SARC will not be available prior to February 1, 2024, and therefore is not included in the

template.

Note: For more information refer to the Updated Teacher Equity Definitions web page at

https://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ee/teacherequitydefinitions.asp.

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 7 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

2023-24 Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Other Instructional Materials

All textbooks used in the core curriculum at Desert Mirage High School are being aligned to the Common Core State

Standards. Instructional materials are selected from the state’s most recent list of standards-based materials and adopted by

the State Board of Education. The district follows the State Board of Education’s adoption cycle for core content materials

(English/language arts, math, science, and social science).

On October 12, 2023 the Coachella Valley Unified School District’s Board of Trustees held a public hearing to certify the extent

to which textbooks and instructional materials have been provided to students. The Board of Trustees adopted Resolution No.

2024-13 which certifies as required by Education Code §60119 (1) that textbooks and instructional materials were provided to

all students, including English learners, in the district to the extent that each pupil has a textbook or instructional materials, or

both, to use in class and to take home, (2) sufficient textbooks and instructional materials were provided to each student,

including English learners, that are aligned to the academic content standards and consistent with the cycles and content of the

curriculum frameworks in math, science, history-social, science, and English/language arts, including the English language

development component of an adopted program, 3) sufficient textbooks or instructional materials were provided to each pupil

enrolled in foreign language or health classes, and 4) laboratory science equipment was available for science laboratory

classes offered in grades 9-12, inclusive.

In addition to core subject areas, districts are required to disclose in their SARCs the sufficiency of instructional materials used

for their visual/performing arts curricula. During the 2023-24 school year, Coachella Valley Unified School District provided

each student, including English learners, enrolled in a visual/performing arts class with a textbook or instructional materials to

use in class and to take home. These materials complied with the state’s content standards and curriculum frameworks.

Year and month in which the data were collected

October 12, 2023

Subject

Textbooks and Other Instructional Materials/year of

Adoption

From

Most

Recent

Adoption

?

Percent

Students

Lacking Own

Assigned

Copy

Reading/Language Arts

2017 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Collections Core Program

(9-11)

2016 CSU: ERWC (12)

2016 Bedford: Literature a Portable Anthology - English

Literature AP (11-12)

2016 Wadsworth: Structure, Sound, and Sense - English

Literature AP (11-12)

2016 Prentice Hall/Pearson: Everyday Use - English

Language (12)

2016 Cengage Learning: The River Reader – English

Language (12)

2016 Bedford: Everything’s an Argument – English Language

(12)

2016 Longman: 50 Great Essays – English Language AP

(12)

2016 Bedford: The Language of Composition – English

Language (12)

2017 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Collections Core Program -

ELD (9-11)

2016 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Read 180 Stage C Universal

(Intervention) (9-11)

2017 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: English 3D, evel C

(Progressing ELs and LTELs) (9)

2022 Cengage - National Geographic: Time Zones/Impact 1,

2, 3 (Intervention ELD) (9-12)

Yes

0%

Mathematics

2014 Pearson: Integrated Math Level 1, 2, 3 (9-12)

Yes

0%

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 8 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

2008 Prentice Hall/Pearson: Prentice Hall Mathematics -

Geometry (9-12)

2008 Prentice Hall/Pearson: Pre-Calculus, Graphical and

Numerical (9-12)

2008 Wiley & Sons: Calculus (9-12)

2008 W.H. Freeman: The Practice of Statistics - AP (9-12)

Science

2023 Welsh: Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology (9-12)

2007 Glencoe: Earth Science (Spanish) (9-12)

2023 McGraw-Hill Education: Inspire Earth Science (9-12)

2007 Holt: Earth Science (9-12)

2017 Pearson: Geology (9-12)

2023 McGraw-Hill Education: CA Inspire Biology (9-12)

2023 McGraw-Hill Education: CA Inspire Chemistry (9-12)

2023 McGraw-Hill Education: CA Inspire Physics (9-12)

Yes

0%

History-Social Science

2007 McDougal Littell: World Geography (9)

2019 Pearson Social Science - World History (10)

2016 Bedford: Ways of the World A Global History - World

History AP (11-12)

2019 Cengage: US History through the Lens 1877 (11)

2016 Krugman’s: Economics (Micro) AP (11-12)

2016 Krugman’s: Economics (Macro) AP (11-12)

2019 Pearson: Magruder's American Government (12)

2019 Pearson: Economics: Principles in Action (12)

2016 Krugman's: Bedford History if Western Society 1300 AP

(11-12)

2016 Pearson: American Government Roots and Reform AP

(12)

Yes

0%

Foreign Language

2004 Glencoe: Tesoro Literario and Galeria de Arte (Spanish

IV) (Spanish for Spanish Speakers) (9-12)

2003 McGraw Hill: Aproximaciones (Spanish V) (Spanish

Honors) (9-12)

Yes

0%

Health

Visual and Performing Arts

University of California: Music (UCOP) Approved Courses (9-

12)

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 10 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements

Campus Facilities & Maintenance

The district takes great effort to ensure that all schools are clean, safe, and functional through proper facilities maintenance and

campus supervision. To assist in this effort, the LEA uses the facility survey instrument developed by the State of California

POSC. The results of the survey are available at the school office. Desert Mirage High School’s original facilities were built in

2004; ongoing maintenance and campus improvements ensure facilities remain up to date and provide adequate space for

students and staff. District maintenance and site custodial staff ensure that the repairs necessary to keep the school in good

condition are completed in a timely manner. A work order process is used by school and district staff to communicate routine

maintenance requests.

Every morning before school begins, the day custodian inspects facilities for safety hazards or other conditions that need

attention prior to students and staff entering school grounds. The custodians are responsible for:

• Cafeteria Cleanup/Setup

• Classrooms

• General Maintenance

• Emergency Custodial Needs

• Locker Rooms

• Moving Furniture

• Multipurpose Room

• Restrooms

• Special Events Preparations/Setups

Restrooms are checked regularly throughout the day for cleanliness and subsequently cleaned as needed. The assistant

principal communicates with custodial staff daily concerning maintenance and school safety issues.

2022-23 Campus Improvements:

• PBIS signs posted throughout the campus

• Scoreboards for football, baseball, and softball installed.

• A safety buzzer for the main entrance was ordered.

• Ordered School surveillance cameras - in progress

• Wellness Center is open

• Two more murals were completed and a "Home of the Rams" sign was placed at the football stadium

• College and career center is fully furnished and operating

• Entry gates with key access to enter the school site

• Front and back admin entry doors have been tinted for protection in case of an intruder

• Mission and vision flags have been ordered

• Foyer film in the process to provide a welcoming message to parents and the community

2023-2024 Planned Campus Improvements

• All school AC units will be replaced by the summer of 2024

• Two shaded structures will be added for students at the lunch area.

• More trees and plants will be added around campus

• Continue to paint areas of need around our school

• Work on getting furniture for our college and career center

• Work on a bigger location for our parent center

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 11 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements

Campus Supervision

School administration and teaching staff place a high priority on providing adequate adult supervision on campus before,

during, and after school. As students arrive on campus each morning, Administration and campus security are strategically

assigned to designated entrance areas, the breakfast area and surrounding areas. Desert Mirage High School is a closed

campus. During school hours, all visitors must sign in at the school’s office and wear identification badges while on school

grounds. All students and staff are required to have a school ID.

Condition of Facilities - Riverside County Williams Inspection Results

On an annual basis, representatives from the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) visit Coachella Valley Unified

School District’s schools that are in Comprehensive Support & Improvement (CSI) or Additional Targeted Support &

Improvement (ATSI) to conduct a Facility Inspection. Desert Mirage High School was identified as an ATSI School based on

the 2022 CA School Dashboard. The inspection is designed to evaluate and verify that the school facilities' conditions are in

“good repair” and that any deficiencies are accurately reported in the School Accountability Report Cards.The most recent

facility inspection for Desert Mirage High School completed by the county took place on October 18, 2023. Results of the

inspection are provided in table below.

Year and month of the most recent FIT report

October 18, 2023

System Inspected

Rate

Good

Rate

Fair

Rate

Poor

Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned

Systems:

Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer

X

Interior:

Interior Surfaces

X

H1-101 - Stained ceiling tiles - New tiles were added

and old ones removed

H1-109 - Stained ceiling tiles-New tiles were added

and old ones removed

P8 - Stained ceiling tiles -New tiles were added and

old ones removed

H2-104 - Stained light cover

H2-124 - Stained ceiling tiles -New tiles were added

and old ones removed

H8-107 - Stained ceiling tile -New tiles were added

and old ones removed

Boys Restroom (160 sq/ft) - Damaged ceiling - Work

order submitted-Currently an outside contractor is

working on it.

H2-116 - Damaged wall- This has been repaired

Girls Restroom (160 sq/ft) - Dirty Exhaust vent- It has

been replaced.

H4-123 - Stained ceiling tiles-New tiles were added

and old ones removed

Girls Locker Room (4,015 sq/ft) - - Dirty return vent

OBSERVATION: One light fixture out (low impact).The

light has been fixed and vent cleaned.

Boy's Locker Room (4,025 sq/ft) - Damaged wall and

webs all over area-Work ordered submitted-Currently

an outside contractor is working on it.

Gym (18,340 sq/ft) - Damaged floor- It has been fixed

H5-129 - Stained ceiling tiles -New tiles were added

and old ones removed

* Action Taken:

All tiles have been replaced with new ones and a

contractor is working on addressing the needs of the

locker rooms for both boys and girls.

Cleanliness:

Overall Cleanliness, Pest/Vermin Infestation

X

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 12 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements

Electrical

X

P8 - electrical cords without protectors

H2-107 - Broken light fixture cover

Girls Restroom (165 sq/ft) - One light fixture missing

cover

Girls Restroom (160 sq/ft) - Light fixture without cover

P4 - Electrical cord without protector

H4-106 - Electrical cord without prote

P15 - Junction box missing cover

Girls Locker Room (4,015 sq/ft) - OBSERVATION:

One light fixture out (low impact)

Girls Restroom (360 sq/ft) - One light fixture missing

cover

* Action Taken:

Lights have been fixed and electrical chords have

protection now.

** Action Planned:

We have scheduled for projectors to be mounted on

the ceiling to prevent the use of electrical cords.

Restrooms/Fountains:

Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains

X

Boys Restroom (170 sq/ft) - Loose toilet seat and light

fixture missing cover

Girls Restroom (165 sq/ft) -One faucet off and hand

dryer is damaged

H8-107 - Loose faucet

Boys Restroom (160 sq/ft) - toilet inoperable, two

faucets off, damaged soap dispenser

Girls Restroom (160 sq/ft) - Loose faucet

H3-109 - Low flow on faucet

H5-129 - Loose faucet and low pressure on faucet

Boys Restroom (305 sq/ft) Toilet clogged

Girls Restroom (360 sq/ft) - Loose toilet seat, faucet

off and

* Action Taken:

All needed repairs have been fixed. All restrooms are

working and in good condition.

Safety:

Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials

X

Library - Fire extinguisher is expired

H6-101 - Insecticide under sink

Boys Restroom (160 sq/ft) - Fire strobe damaged

* Action Taken:

The fire extinguisher has been replaced, and

chemicals moved to a safe and locked cabinet. The

fire strobe has been replaced.

Structural:

Structural Damage, Roofs

X

External:

Playground/School Grounds, Windows/

Doors/Gates/Fences

X

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 13 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

Overall Facility Rate

Exemplary

Good

Fair

Poor

X

B. Pupil Outcomes (State Priority: Pupil Achievement)

B. Pupil Outcomes

State Priority: Pupil Achievement

The SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: Pupil Achievement

(Priority 4):

Statewide Assessments

(i.e., California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress [CAASPP] System

includes the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for students in the general

education population and the California Alternate Assessments [CAAs] for English language

arts/literacy [ELA] and mathematics given in grades three through eight and grade eleven.

Only eligible students may participate in the administration of the CAAs. CAAs items are

aligned with alternate achievement standards, which are linked with the Common Core State

Standards [CCSS] for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities).

The CAASPP System encompasses the following assessments and student participation

requirements:

1. Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments and CAAs for ELA in grades three

through eight and grade eleven.

2. Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments and CAAs for mathematics in grades

three through eight and grade eleven.

3. California Science Test (CAST) and CAAs for Science in grades five, eight, and once

in high school (i.e., grade ten, eleven, or twelve).

College and Career Ready

The percentage of students who have successfully completed courses that satisfy the

requirements for entrance to the University of California and the California State University,

or career technical education sequences or programs of study.

Percentage of Students Meeting or Exceeding the State Standard on CAASPP

This table displays CAASPP test results in ELA and mathematics for all students grades three through eight and grade eleven

taking and completing a state-administered assessment.

Percentages are not calculated when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this

category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.

ELA and mathematics test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The “Percent Met or

Exceeded” is calculated by taking the total number of students who met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced

Summative Assessment plus the total number of students who met the standard (i.e., achieved Level 3-Alternate) on the CAAs

divided by the total number of students who participated in both assessments.

Subject

School

2021-22

School

2022-23

District

2021-22

District

2022-23

State

2021-22

State

2022-23

English Language Arts/Literacy

(grades 3-8 and 11)

31

26

27

26

47

46

Mathematics

(grades 3-8 and 11)

7

4

13

14

33

34

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 14 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

2022-23 CAASPP Test Results in ELA by Student Group

This table displays CAASPP test results in ELA by student group for students grades three through eight and grade eleven taking

and completing a state-administered assessment.

ELA test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The “Percent Met or Exceeded” is calculated

by taking the total number of students who met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment plus

the total number of students who met the standard (i.e., achieved Level 3-Alternate) on the CAAs divided by the total number of

students who participated in both assessments.

Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this

category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.

The number of students tested includes all students who participated in the test whether they received a score or not; however,

the number of students tested is not the number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement

level percentages are calculated using only students who received scores.

CAASPP

Student Groups

CAASPP

Total

Enrollment

CAASPP

Number

Tested

CAASPP

Percent

Tested

CAASPP

Percent

Not Tested

CAASPP

Percent

Met or

Exceeded

All Students

523

509

97.32

2.68

25.54

Female

250

246

98.40

1.60

30.08

Male

273

263

96.34

3.66

21.29

American Indian or Alaska Native

--

Asian

0

Black or African American

0

Filipino

0

Hispanic or Latino

516

503

97.48

2.52

25.65

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

0

Two or More Races

--

White

--

English Learners

111

106

95.50

4.50

5.66

Foster Youth

0

Homeless

0

Military

0

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

509

495

97.25

2.75

25.66

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

83

82

98.80

1.20

15.85

Students with Disabilities

81

78

96.30

3.70

6.41

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 15 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

2022-23 CAASPP Test Results in Math by Student Group

This table displays CAASPP test results in Math by student group for students grades three through eight and grade eleven taking

and completing a state-administered assessment.

Mathematics test results include the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment and the CAA. The “Percent Met or Exceeded” is

calculated by taking the total number of students who met or exceeded the standard on the Smarter Balanced Summative

Assessment plus the total number of students who met the standard (i.e., achieved Level 3-Alternate) on the CAAs divided by the

total number of students who participated in both assessments.

Double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this

category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.

The number of students tested includes all students who participated in the test whether they received a score or not; however,

the number of students tested is not the number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement

level percentages are calculated using only students who received scores.

CAASPP

Student Groups

CAASPP

Total

Enrollment

CAASPP

Number

Tested

CAASPP

Percent

Tested

CAASPP

Percent

Not Tested

CAASPP

Percent

Met or

Exceeded

All Students

523

510

97.51

2.49

3.73

Female

250

245

98.00

2.00

3.67

Male

273

265

97.07

2.93

3.77

American Indian or Alaska Native

--

Asian

0

Black or African American

0

Filipino

0

Hispanic or Latino

516

505

97.87

2.13

3.76

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

0

Two or More Races

--

White

--

English Learners

111

107

96.40

3.60

0.00

Foster Youth

0

Homeless

0

Military

0

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

509

496

97.45

2.55

3.63

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

83

81

97.59

2.41

3.70

Students with Disabilities

81

77

95.06

4.94

1.30

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 16 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

CAASPP Test Results in Science for All Students

This table displays the percentage of all students grades five, eight, and High School meeting or exceeding the State Standard.

Science test results include the CAST and the CAA. The “Percent Met or Exceeded” is calculated by taking the total number of

students who met or exceeded the standard on the CAST plus the total number of students who met the standard (i.e., achieved

Level 3-Alternate) on the CAAs divided by the total number of students who participated in both assessments.

The number of students tested includes all students who participated in the test whether they received a score or not; however,

the number of students tested is not the number that was used to calculate the achievement level percentages. The achievement

level percentages are calculated using only students who received scores.

Subject

School

2021-22

School

2022-23

District

2021-22

District

2022-23

State

2021-22

State

2022-23

Science

(grades 5, 8 and high school)

8.20

9.15

9.47

10.63

29.47

30.29

2022-23 CAASPP Test Results in Science by Student Group

This table displays CAASPP test results in Science by student group for students grades five, eight, and High School. Double

dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category

is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.

Student Group

Total

Enrollment

Number

Tested

Percent

Tested

Percent

Not Tested

Percent

Met or

Exceeded

All Students

446

430

96.41

3.59

9.07

Female

211

205

97.16

2.84

6.83

Male

235

225

95.74

4.26

11.11

American Indian or Alaska Native

--

Asian

0

Black or African American

0

Filipino

0

Hispanic or Latino

444

428

96.40

3.60

9.11

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

0

Two or More Races

0

White

--

English Learners

66

63

95.45

4.55

1.59

Foster Youth

0

Homeless

--

Military

0

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

434

418

96.31

3.69

8.61

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

68

66

97.06

2.94

7.58

Students with Disabilities

65

61

93.85

6.15

1.64

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 17 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

2022-23 Career Technical Education Programs

Career Technical Education Programs

Desert Mirage High School offers eight pathways (Aviation, Dance, Film, Professionals Theatre, Sports Medicine, Website

Development, Green Energy, Building & Construction Trades) across six industry sectors with a total enrollment of 1103

students. All pathways have updated curriculum with key assignments aligned to both CTE and academic standards. A total of

22 courses are offered throughout the eight pathways, 14 of the courses have been approved through the UC/Cal State system

and award A-G credit. Of these 14 courses, 8 courses offer A-G academic credit in fine arts. The remaining 8 courses offer A-G

elective credit. All student populations are supported through after school tutoring to ensure success in all CTE programs.

Each program is evaluated yearly using the rubric for the eleven elements of high quality CTE, with goals set for each pathway

for elements that do not meet high quality. Program data collected confirmed higher A-G rates for CTE students versus the

general population of students across the School site (44% vs. 38%), higher post-secondary enrollment (55% vs. 28%) and

overall higher attendance rates, lower suspension and expulsion rates, and higher GPA’s to highlight a few. The schools host

two advisory meetings each year with representatives from each of the industry sectors. Kim McNulty, Director of One Future

Coachella Valley is the CTE Advisory Committee Chair.

--------

2022-23 Career Technical Education (CTE) Participation

Measure

CTE Program Participation

Number of Pupils Participating in CTE

961

Percent of Pupils that Complete a CTE Program and Earn a High School Diploma

38.1

Percent of CTE Courses that are Sequenced or Articulated Between the School and

Institutions of Postsecondary Education

Course Enrollment/Completion

This table displays the course enrollment/completion of University of California (UC) and/or California State University (CSU)

admission requirements.

UC/CSU Course Measure

Percent

2022-23 Pupils Enrolled in Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission

92.72

2021-22 Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission

33.55

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 18 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

B. Pupil Outcomes

State Priority: Other Pupil Outcomes

The SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: Other Pupil

Outcomes (Priority 8): Pupil outcomes in the subject area of physical education.

B. Pupil Outcomes (State Priority: Other Pupil Outcomes)

2022-23 California Physical Fitness Test Results

This table displays the percentage of students participating in each of the five fitness components of the California Physical Fitness

Test Results. The administration of the PFT during 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years, only participation results are required for

these five fitness areas. Percentages are not calculated and double dashes (--) appear in the table when the number of students

tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student

privacy.

Grade Level

Component 1:

Aerobic Capacity

Component 2:

Abdominal

Strength and

Endurance

Component 3:

Trunk Extensor

and Strength and

Flexibility

Component 4:

Upper Body

Strength and

Endurance

Component 5:

Flexibility

Grade 9

89.7

91.5

91.7

92.4

C. Engagement (State Priority: Parental Involvement)

C. Engagement

State Priority: Parental Involvement

The SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: Parental

Involvement (Priority 3): Efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making

decisions regarding the school district and at each school site.

2023-24 Opportunities for Parental Involvement

Parents are encouraged to get involved in their child’s learning environment either by volunteering in the classroom,

participating in a decision-making group, or simply attending school events.

School-to-home communication is provided in English and Spanish. Parents stay informed on upcoming events and school

activities through Parent Square, the school website, the master calendar on the school website, and counselors’ newsletters.

Contact the project facilitator’s office at (760) 397- 2255 ext. 2222 for more information on how to become involved in your

child’s learning environment.

Opportunities to Volunteer

• Chaperones (for school dances)

• Library

• School Office

• Sports Events

• School Carnivals

• CTE Mentors

Committees

• English Learner Advisory Committee

• Family Involvement Action Team (FIAT)

• School Site Council

School Activities

• Academic Awards Night

• Athletic Events

• Back to School Night

• Financial Aid nights

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 19 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

2023-24 Opportunities for Parental Involvement

• Concerts

• Drama Productions

• Coffee with the Principal

• Parent Education Workshops

• Student Activities

* Drive Up Awards Nights

• Scholarship Nights

--------

C. Engagement (State Priority: Pupil Engagement)

C. Engagement

State Priority: Pupil Engagement

The SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: Pupil

Engagement (Priority 5):

• High school dropout rates;

• High school graduation rates; and

• Chronic Absenteeism

Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate (Four-Year Cohort Rate)

Indicator

School

2020-21

School

2021-22

School

2022-23

District

2020-21

District

2021-22

District

2022-23

State

2020-21

State

2021-22

State

2022-23

Dropout Rate

14.7

0.6

8.2

15.3

7.1

12.4

9.4

7.8

8.2

Graduation Rate

73.8

92.7

82.4

75.7

88.3

78.9

83.6

87

86.2

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 20 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

2022-23 Graduation Rate by Student Group (Four-Year Cohort Rate)

This table displays the 2022-23 graduation rate by student group. For information on the Four-Year Adjusted Cohort Graduation

Rate (ACGR), visit the CDE Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate web page at www.cde.ca.gov/ds/ad/acgrinfo.asp.

Student Group

Number of

Students in Cohort

Number of

Cohort Graduates

Cohort

Graduation Rate

All Students

465

383

82.4

Female

226

198

87.6

Male

239

185

77.4

Non-Binary

American Indian or Alaska Native

--

Asian

0

0.00

Black or African American

0

0.00

Filipino

0

0.00

Hispanic or Latino

462

382

82.7

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

0

0.00

Two or More Races

0

0.00

White

--

English Learners

125

87

69.6

Foster Youth

--

Homeless

12

9

75.0

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

456

378

82.9

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

82

67

81.7

Students with Disabilities

68

56

82.4

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 21 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

2022-23 Chronic Absenteeism by Student Group

Student Group

Cumulative

Enrollment

Chronic

Absenteeism

Eligible Enrollment

Chronic

Absenteeism

Count

Chronic

Absenteeism

Rate

All Students

2109

2087

1071

51.3

Female

1023

1016

552

54.3

Male

1086

1071

519

48.5

Non-Binary

0

0.0

American Indian or Alaska Native

18

16

88.9

Asian

2

1

50.0

Black or African American

0

0.0

Filipino

0

0.0

Hispanic or Latino

2080

2058

1047

50.9

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

0

0.0

Two or More Races

2

1

50.0

White

5

4

80.0

English Learners

548

538

313

58.2

Foster Youth

14

13

12

92.3

Homeless

20

9

45.0

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

2055

2035

1047

51.4

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

328

325

155

47.7

Students with Disabilities

318

314

186

59.2

C. Engagement (State Priority: School Climate)

C. Engagement

State Priority: School Climate

The SARC provides the following information relevant to the State priority: School

Climate (Priority 6):

• Pupil suspension rates;

• Pupil expulsion rates; and

• Other local measures on the sense of safety

Suspensions and Expulsions

This table displays suspensions and expulsions data.

Rate

School

2020-21

School

2021-22

School

2022-23

District

2020-21

District

2021-22

District

2022-23

State

2020-21

State

2021-22

State

2022-23

Suspensions

0.00

6.32

5.03

0.03

3.73

4.03

0.20

3.17

3.60

Expulsions

0.00

0.09

0.00

0.07

0.00

0.07

0.08

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 22 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

2022-23 Suspensions and Expulsions by Student Group

Student Group

Suspensions Rate

Expulsions Rate

All Students

5.03

0.09

Female

3.42

0

Male

6.54

0.18

Non-Binary

American Indian or Alaska Native

22.22

5.56

Asian

0

Black or African American

0

Filipino

0

Hispanic or Latino

4.86

0.05

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

0

Two or More Races

0

White

0

English Learners

7.66

0.18

Foster Youth

35.71

0

Homeless

5

0

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged

5.06

0.1

Students Receiving Migrant Education Services

7.62

0

Students with Disabilities

8.81

0.63

2023-24 School Safety Plan

The Comprehensive School Site Safety Plan was developed for Desert Mirage High School in collaboration with local agencies

and the district office to fulfill Senate Bill 187 requirements. Components of this plan include child abuse reporting procedures,

teacher notification of dangerous pupil procedures, disaster response procedures, procedures for safe arrival and departure

from school, sexual harassment policy, and dress code policy. The school safety plan was reviewed and updated by staff and

the SSC on February 21, 2023, and board approved on March 9, 2023.--------

2020-21 Secondary Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution

This table displays the 2020-21 average class size and class size distribution. The columns titled “Number of Classes” indicates

how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). At the secondary school level, this

information is reported by subject area rather than grade level.

Subject

Average

Class

Size

Number of Classes with

1-22 Students

Number of Classes with

23-32 Students

Number of Classes with

33+ Students

English Language Arts

16

49

20

Mathematics

20

23

Science

25

6

19

Social Science

19

26

34

1

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 23 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

2021-22 Secondary Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution

This table displays the 2021-22 average class size and class size distribution. The columns titled “Number of Classes” indicates

how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). At the secondary school level, this

information is reported by subject area rather than grade level.

Subject

Average

Class

Size

Number of Classes with

1-22 Students

Number of Classes with

23-32 Students

Number of Classes with

33+ Students

English Language Arts

22

37

63

Mathematics

22

38

40

Science

24

14

42

Social Science

26

20

59

5

2022-23 Secondary Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution

This table displays the 2022-23 average class size and class size distribution. The columns titled “Number of Classes” indicates

how many classes fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). At the secondary school level, this

information is reported by subject area rather than grade level.

Subject

Average

Class

Size

Number of Classes with

1-22 Students

Number of Classes with

23-32 Students

Number of Classes with

33+ Students

English Language Arts

24

26

62

0

Mathematics

22

49

37

0

Science

26

11

46

0

Social Science

24

30

68

0

2022-23 Ratio of Pupils to Academic Counselor

This table displays the ratio of pupils to Academic Counselor. One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member working

full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.

Title

Ratio

Pupils to Academic Counselor

504.5

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 24 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

2022-23 Student Support Services Staff

This table displays the number of FTE support staff assigned to this school. One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff

member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.

Title

Number of FTE Assigned to School

Counselor (Academic, Social/Behavioral or Career Development)

4

Library Media Teacher (Librarian)

Library Media Services Staff (Paraprofessional)

Psychologist

1

Social Worker

Nurse

0.3

Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist

Resource Specialist (non-teaching)

Other

1

2021-22 Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries

Fiscal Year 2021-22 Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries

This table displays the 2021-22 expenditures per pupil and average teacher salary for this school. Cells with N/A values do not

require data.

Level

Total

Expenditures

Per Pupil

Expenditures

Per Pupil

(Restricted)

Expenditures

Per Pupil

(Unrestricted)

Average

Teacher

Salary

School Site

$15,515

$5,345

$10,170

$92,739

District

N/A

$6,635

$99,749

Percent Difference - School Site and District

N/A

42.1

-7.3

State

N/A

$7,607

$90,632

Percent Difference - School Site and State

N/A

23.3

2.3

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 26 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

Fiscal Year 2022-23 Types of Services Funded

In addition to general fund state funding, Coachella Valley Unified School District receives state and federal categorical funding

for special programs. For the 2022-23 school year, the district received categorical, special education, and support programs

funds for:

• Expanded Learning Programs (EXLP)

• Agricultural Career Technical Education

• Career Technical Education Incentive Grant

• Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education

• College Readiness Block Grant

* Comprehensive Support & Improvement

• Department of Rehabilitation Grant (Work Experience)

* Early Literacy Block Grant

* Educator Effectiveness Grant

• ESEA: Title II, Part A Teacher Quality

• ESEA: Title III, Immigrant Education Program

• ESEA: Title III, English Learners Student Program

*. ESSER

• Indian Education

• Governor's CTE Initiative: California Partnership Academies

• Head Start

• Learning Communities for School Success

• Lottery: Instructional Materials

• Medi-Cal Billing Option

• NCLB: Title I Part A, Basic Grants

• NCLB: Title I Part C, Migrant Education Regular Program

• NCLB: Title I, Migrant Education Summer Program

• Partnership Academies Program

• Special Ed: IDEA Basic Local Assistance

• Special Ed: IDEA Preschool Grant, Part B, Sec 619

• Special Ed: IDEA Preschool Local Entitlement

• Special Ed: IDEA Preschool Staff Development, Part B, Sec 619

• Supporting Inclusive Practices

• Special Ed: Mental Health Services

• Special Ed: Project Workability

• Special Ed: Low Incidence Equipment

• State Lottery

2023 School Accountability Report Card Page 27 of 29 Desert Mirage High School

Fiscal Year 2022-23 Types of Services Funded

Programs and Services at Desert Mirage High School:

* Expanded Learning Programs (EXLP) which includes tutoring for grades 9-11, credit recovery for grades 11-12, Personal

Fitness, Dance, Gaming Center, and cooking

* College Readiness: Students are provided AP exams and SAT waivers and all sophomores participate in PSAT testing.

* SAT and ACT testing is offered

* All students are registered on CCGI website and are offered lessons through Social Science courses and four school wide

CCGI lessons are presented to all students.

* CTE programs include the Health Academy, the Green Academy, Aviation, Video Production, VAPA, Technology, and

Architecture.

* Newcomer Academy for 9-12 grade students new to the US

* English Learner Mentoring for grades 9-12

* Long Term English Learner (LTEL) Tutoring Long Term English Learner (LTEL) Tutoring

* DMHS students are provided an EL Mentor, and tutoring services. The EL Mentors meet with students' goals in language and

academics.

* Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program and PUENTE program are available for all 9-12 students that are

college bound

* Culturally Relevant Instruction is provided through Ethnic Studies classes and PUENTE program

* Professional Development for Staff based on need and district and site identified priorities of Best First Instruction,

technology, student social emotional health and Restorative Justice Practices.

* Data Teams established in each department following the PLC process

* Family Engagement Events are provided monthly through Coffee with the Principal, Parent Liaison, and program outreach

* Mental Health Services through the Latino Commission are offered via two mental health counselors and one drug counselor

* Migrant Program DMHS students receive support through a TOSA assigned to our high school. The focus is on the

academics and social-emotional well-being of our migrant students. *

* Additionally, they work on community service, college trips and speech and essay competitions.

* Partnership with CalFresh

* Partnership with Safe Routes to School

--------

2021-22 Teacher and Administrative Salaries

Fiscal Year 2021-22 Teacher and Administrative Salaries

This table displays the 2021-22 Teacher and Administrative salaries. For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE

Certification Salaries & Benefits web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.