Serving 2,230 students in grades 9-12, Murrieta Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Murrieta Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Murrieta Valley High School's student population of 2,230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Murrieta Valley High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murrieta Valley High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1983 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
39%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
44%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murrieta Valley High School's ranking?
Murrieta Valley High School is ranked #1983 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Murrieta Valley High School often compared to?
Murrieta Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murrieta Mesa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murrieta Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Murrieta Valley High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Murrieta Valley High School?
2,230 students attend Murrieta Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Murrieta Valley High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murrieta Valley High School?
Murrieta Valley High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Murrieta Valley High School offer ?
Murrieta Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Murrieta Valley High School part of?
Murrieta Valley High School is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
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