Murrieta Valley High School

42200 Nighthawk Way
Murrieta, CA 92562
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 2,295 students in grades 9-12, Murrieta Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : 46%
  • : 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Murrieta Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Murrieta Valley High School's student population of 2,295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,295 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Murrieta Valley 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
46%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Murrieta Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
73%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Murrieta Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
36%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Murrieta Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Murrieta Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
47%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Murrieta Valley High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Murrieta Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Murrieta Valley High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Murrieta Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Murrieta Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Murrieta Valley High School often compared to?
Murrieta Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murrieta Mesa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murrieta Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Murrieta Valley High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Murrieta Valley High School?
2,295 students attend Murrieta Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Murrieta Valley High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murrieta Valley High School?
Murrieta Valley High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Murrieta Valley High School offer ?
Murrieta Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Murrieta Valley High School part of?
Murrieta Valley High School is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : 46%
  • : 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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