Moorpark High School is a comprehensive public secondary school located in the Mountain Meadows neighborhood of Moorpark, Ventura County, California, and serves students from grades 9 through 12. It is part of the Moorpark Unified School District; and had an enrollment of 1,908 students for the 2018–19 school year.
Serving 1,821 students in grades 9-12, Moorpark High School ranks in the top 50% 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,821 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moorpark High School's student population of 1,821 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,821 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1919
School Rankings
Moorpark High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moorpark High School is 0.59, 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
#3479 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moorpark High School's ranking?
Moorpark High School is ranked #3479 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Moorpark High School often compared to?
Moorpark High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thousand Oaks High School, Newbury Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moorpark High School?
The graduation rate of Moorpark High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Moorpark High School?
1,821 students attend Moorpark High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Moorpark High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moorpark High School?
Moorpark High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Moorpark High School offer ?
Moorpark High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Moorpark High School part of?
Moorpark High School is part of Moorpark Unified School District.
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