Major General Raymond Murray High School serves 190 students in grades 10-12.
Major General Raymond Murray High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Major General Raymond Murray High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Major General Raymond Murray High School's student population of 190 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
190 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Major General Raymond Murray High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Major General Raymond Murray High School is 0.26, 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
#3107 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
86%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
7%
21%

Hawaiian
2%
n/a

Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
45-49%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Major General Raymond Murray High School's ranking?
Major General Raymond Murray High School is ranked #3107 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Major General Raymond Murray High School?
The graduation rate of Major General Raymond Murray High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Major General Raymond Murray High School?
190 students attend Major General Raymond Murray High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Major General Raymond Murray High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Major General Raymond Murray High School?
Major General Raymond Murray High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Major General Raymond Murray High School offer ?
Major General Raymond Murray High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Major General Raymond Murray High School part of?
Major General Raymond Murray High School is part of Vista Unified School District.
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