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Vista Murrieta High

Murrieta Valley Unified · Riverside County · 28251 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta, CA 92563-2465

(951) 894-5750 · www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/vmhs

9/10
#179
Rank 179 out of 1,227
Top 15%
English Language Arts9/10 · #143 · 88th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #251 · 80th percentile
Science9/10 · #197 · 85th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Vista Murrieta High sits in one of Southwest Riverside County's fastest-growing communities, where newer subdivisions and a strong suburban family culture have created a school that punches well above the regional average. Academics are genuinely solid across the board — particularly in English — making it a great fit for families who want a well-rounded public high school without sacrificing rigor. Murrieta itself has that clean, planned-community feel with easy freeway access to both San Diego and the Inland Empire, appealing to families who've relocated here specifically for the schools and the relative affordability compared to coastal neighbors.

Student Demographics

764 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
330 (43%)
White
211 (28%)
Multiple Races
58 (8%)
African American
57 (7%)
Asian
53 (7%)
Filipino
41 (5%)
Other
14 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners38 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged385 (50%)
Students with Disabilities127 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

3,328
Enrollment
144.7
Teachers (FTE)
23:1
Student-Staff Ratio
7
Administrators (FTE)
29
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.3%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.

19
AP Courses
offered
22.1%
AP Participation
of students
773
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Broncos · 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 Programs4/10 · #1504 · 32nd percentile

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