Vista Murrieta High School is a comprehensive, four-year high school located in Murrieta, California, United States. It is operated by the Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
Serving 3,382 students in grades 9-12, Vista Murrieta 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 3,382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Murrieta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Vista Murrieta High School's student population of 3,382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vista Murrieta High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Murrieta High School is 0.72, 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
#1983 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
30%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bronco
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Murrieta High School's ranking?
Vista Murrieta High School is ranked #1983 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vista Murrieta High School often compared to?
Vista Murrieta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murrieta Mesa High School, Murrieta Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Murrieta High School?
The graduation rate of Vista Murrieta High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vista Murrieta High School?
3,382 students attend Vista Murrieta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Vista Murrieta High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Murrieta High School?
Vista Murrieta High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista Murrieta High School offer ?
Vista Murrieta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vista Murrieta High School part of?
Vista Murrieta High School is part of Murrieta Valley Unified School District.
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