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Murrieta Valley High

Murrieta Valley Unified · Riverside County · 42200 Nighthawk Way, Murrieta, CA 92562-6235

(951) 696-1408 · www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/mvhs

9/10
#239
Rank 239 out of 1,227
Top 19%
English Language Arts9/10 · #150 · 88th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #299 · 76th percentile
Science8/10 · #348 · 73rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Murrieta Valley High sits in one of the Inland Empire's most family-driven communities, where newer suburban neighborhoods and a strong sense of school pride make it a natural anchor for the area. The school shines especially in English, and families who prioritize a well-rounded academic environment with solid test performance will find a lot to like here. Murrieta itself has grown quickly over the past two decades into a community where youth sports, involved parents, and school identity are very much part of everyday life.

Student Demographics

496 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
211 (43%)
White
209 (42%)
Multiple Races
29 (6%)
Asian
14 (3%)
African American
11 (2%)
Filipino
8 (2%)
Other
14 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners20 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged242 (49%)
Students with Disabilities81 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,104
Enrollment
92.6
Teachers (FTE)
22.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
26.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

15
AP Courses
offered
23.8%
AP Participation
of students
531
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program320 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Nighthawks · CIF Southern Section

28
varsity sports
11 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #1327 · 40th percentile

64 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found