Citrus Hill High School is a secondary public co-ed school serving students of Moreno Valley, Perris and Riverside in the Val Verde Unified School District.
Serving 1,630 students in grades 9-12, Citrus Hill 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,630 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Citrus Hill High serves the west part of its district in Perris, CA, covering an area of approximately 37.7 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Citrus Hill High School's student population of 1,630 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,630 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
Citrus Hill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Citrus Hill High School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6422 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citrus Hill High School's ranking?
Citrus Hill High School is ranked #6422 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Citrus Hill High School often compared to?
Citrus Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Citrus Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Citrus Hill High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Citrus Hill High School?
1,630 students attend Citrus Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Citrus Hill High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Citrus Hill High School?
Citrus Hill High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Citrus Hill High School offer ?
Citrus Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Citrus Hill High School part of?
Citrus Hill High School is part of Val Verde Unified School District.
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