Serving 146 students in grades 10-12, Major General Raymond Murray 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Major General Raymond Murray High School's student population of 146 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Major General Raymond Murray 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 Major General Raymond Murray High School is 0.17, 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
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Major General Raymond Murray High School's ranking?
Major General Raymond Murray High School is ranked #9367 out of 9,523 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Major General Raymond Murray High School?
146 students attend Major General Raymond Murray High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Major General Raymond Murray High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 10:1, 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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