High Schools in Temecula Valley Unified

The Temecula Valley Unified district operates five public high schools serving grades 9-12 in the Temecula area, ranging from large comprehensive campuses to smaller alternative programs, with the district ranking in the top 20% statewide.

For families, the district features three high-performing comprehensive high schools: Great Oak High stands out as the top academic choice, ranking in the 91st percentile with the highest test scores and graduation rate, followed closely by the strong Chaparral High and the solid Temecula Valley High. All three boast graduation rates near 97% and academic proficiency well above state averages, though math scores are a relative area for improvement even at the best schools.

The district also supports students through alternative schools like Susan H. Nelson and Rancho Vista High, which serve smaller, at-risk populations with more intensive resources and specialized programs, leading to a wide range of outcomes within the district. While the comprehensive schools have strong attendance, high chronic absenteeism at the alternative schools highlights different student challenges, and the district's overall high performance is anchored by its large traditional high schools.