Serving 1,566 students in grades 9-12, Mission Viejo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mission Viejo High serves the eastern part of Mission Viejo, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 50.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being about 4.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mission Viejo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mission Viejo High School's student population of 1,566 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,566 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Average Class Size
23 students
School Motto
'Where Tradition Never Graduates'
School Rankings
Mission Viejo High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Viejo High School is 0.65, which is more 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
#1918 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-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)16.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Scarlet
School Mascot
Pablo The Diablo
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Viejo High School's ranking?
Mission Viejo High School is ranked #1918 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mission Viejo High School often compared to?
Mission Viejo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trabuco Hills High School, Laguna Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mission Viejo High School?
The graduation rate of Mission Viejo High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Mission Viejo High School?
1,566 students attend Mission Viejo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mission Viejo High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mission Viejo High School?
Mission Viejo High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mission Viejo High School offer ?
Mission Viejo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mission Viejo High School part of?
Mission Viejo High School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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