Vista Murrieta High

Public 9-12

 28251 Clinton Keith Rd.
       Murrieta, CA  92563-2465


(951) 894-5750

District: Murrieta Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
230th of 2,346 California High Schools


Feeder schools for Vista Murrieta High:

Elementary:    Alta Murrieta Elementary
    Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
    Lisa J. Mails Elementary
    Monte Vista Elementary
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Middle:    Dorothy McElhinney Middle
    Warm Springs Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  24.5 Help
Number of students:  3,493

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.2%
White:
30.9%
Asian:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46% Help


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Compare Details Vista Murrieta High ranks better than 90.2% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.98. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Vista Murrieta High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Vista Murrieta High has the largest high school student body size in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.2%), White (30.9%), Asian (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vista Murrieta High is 24.5, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District! (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Vista Murrieta High:

SchoolDigger ranks Vista Murrieta High 230th of 2346 California public high schools. (See Vista Murrieta High in the ranking list.)

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Murrieta Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Murrieta Valley Unified 374th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vista Murrieta High

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Rank History for all students at Vista Murrieta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.66 347th 1653 79.0%
2005 40.91 780th 1901 59.0%
2006 55.24 562nd 1968 71.4%
2007 58.60 481st 2063 76.7%
2008 63.84 399th 2117 81.2%
2009 68.30 281st 2238 87.4%
2010 66.65 357th 2281 84.3%
2011 67.81 336th 2367 85.8%
2012 68.13 346th 2354 85.3%
2013 74.22 225th 2426 90.7%
2015 81.41 334th 1994 83.2%
2016 84.06 310th 2039 84.8%
2017 79.22 424th 2021 79.0%
2018 75.79 474th 2017 76.5%
2019 85.39 268th 2133 87.4%
2022 80.33 370th 2123 82.6%
2023 85.98 229th 2335 90.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Vista Murrieta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.45 228th 366 37.7%
2019 68.88 125th 422 70.4%
2022 43.39 298th 515 42.1%
2023 67.12 199th 780 74.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vista Murrieta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.76 106th 938 88.7%
2019 93.98 25th 941 97.3%
2022 72.56 93rd 1044 91.1%
2023 45.00 349th 1315 73.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vista Murrieta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.03 181st 1539 88.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vista Murrieta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.68 463rd 1862 75.1%
2019 83.35 232nd 1937 88.0%
2022 75.64 342nd 1943 82.4%
2023 87.62 169th 2237 92.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Vista Murrieta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.68 39th 290 86.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Vista Murrieta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.43 396th 1760 77.5%
2019 85.56 237th 1833 87.1%
2022 78.82 340th 1858 81.7%
2023 85.63 211th 2106 90.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Vista Murrieta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.20 342nd 1052 67.5%
2019 55.31 347th 1117 68.9%
2022 62.21 265th 1161 77.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Vista Murrieta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.98 45th 168 73.2%
2023 59.10 84th 233 63.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Vista Murrieta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.42 560th 1834 69.5%
2019 80.03 322nd 1880 82.9%
2022 78.26 360th 1916 81.2%
2023 83.98 246th 2195 88.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Vista Murrieta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.71 340th 581 41.5%
2019 57.41 282nd 582 51.5%
2022 44.00 354th 581 39.1%
2023 53.79 372nd 727 48.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Vista Murrieta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.30 81st 582 86.1%
2019 91.59 29th 592 95.1%
2022 89.39 39th 522 92.5%
2023 80.29 104th 713 85.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vista Murrieta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.02 361st 1742 79.3%
2019 77.35 304th 1814 83.2%
2022 85.10 189th 1861 89.8%
2023 88.16 134th 2132 93.7%
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Rank History for White students at Vista Murrieta High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.50 587th 1173 50.0%
2019 81.01 185th 1222 84.9%
2022 65.50 386th 1204 67.9%
2023 78.28 197th 1424 86.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Sunday, September 18, 2016

Open Quote This school has one of the best experiences you can have. Winning most spirited high school in the NATION 3 TIMES!!! Their Marching band is one of the greatest in the world. All of their students are involved. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Vista Murrieta High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 733 117 132 266 6 n/a n/a 66 1320
2005 1226 206 230 463 11 n/a n/a 118 2254
2006 1597 279 333 685 14 n/a n/a 221 3129
2007 1653 346 415 760 19 n/a n/a 257 3450
2008 1623 336 476 797 19 n/a n/a 0 3251
2009 1626 323 501 801 17 22 302 0 3592
2010 15 301 432 1085 7 17 1531 0 3388
2011 1293 277 440 1130 11 17 197 0 3365
2012 1253 252 417 1076 12 18 199 0 3227
2013 1320 281 422 1069 13 26 192 0 3323
2014 1368 282 416 1124 18 28 209 0 3445
2015 1358 269 435 1114 14 42 224 0 3456
2016 1390 269 454 1157 8 42 239 0 3559
2017 1353 267 456 1186 9 42 261 0 3574
2018 1284 279 443 1186 6 27 251 0 3476
2019 1275 271 433 1268 5 25 277 0 3554
2020 1215 261 425 1334 12 30 297 0 3574
2021 1232 279 436 1361 15 25 322 2 3672
2022 1179 258 394 1440 12 22 359 1 3665
2023 1078 249 387 1405 12 20 339 3 3493

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vista Murrieta High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1320 58.7 22.5 14
2005 2254 94.4 23.9 14.7
2006 3129 125.9 24.9 13.1
2007 3450 140.7 24.5 11.6
2008 3251 163.7 19.9 15.6
2009 3592 147.7 21.6 15.5
2010 3388 132.2 25.6 19.3
2011 3365 n/a n/a 22.8
2012 3227 122.7 26.2 n/a
2013 3323 119.6 27.7 31.8
2014 3445 127.9 26.9 30.8
2015 3456 132.0 26.1 26.8
2016 3559 125.0 28.4 27.1
2017 3574 133.5 26.7 25
2018 3476 131.2 26.4 29.5
2019 3554 133.1 26.7 30.2
2020 3574 n/a n/a 31.9
2021 3672 139.0 26.4 30.4
2022 3665 138.1 26.5 29.5
2023 3493 142.0 24.5 46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vista Murrieta High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1320 58.7 22.5 14
2005 2254 94.4 23.9 14.7
2006 3129 125.9 24.9 13.1
2007 3450 140.7 24.5 11.6
2008 3251 163.7 19.9 15.6
2009 3592 147.7 21.6 15.5
2010 3388 132.2 25.6 19.3
2011 3365 n/a n/a 22.8
2012 3227 122.7 26.2 n/a
2013 3323 119.6 27.7 31.8
2014 3445 127.9 26.9 30.8
2015 3456 132.0 26.1 26.8
2016 3559 125.0 28.4 27.1
2017 3574 133.5 26.7 25
2018 3476 131.2 26.4 29.5
2019 3554 133.1 26.7 30.2
2020 3574 n/a n/a 31.9
2021 3672 139.0 26.4 30.4
2022 3665 138.1 26.5 29.5
2023 3493 142.0 24.5 46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vista Murrieta High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 268th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 229th of 2335 High schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Vista Murrieta High)74.375.7
 1.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Murrieta Valley Unified)71.972.5
 0.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Vista Murrieta High)50.941.5
 9.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Murrieta Valley Unified)44.338.1
 6.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Vista Murrieta High)4352.6
 9.7%
   11th Grade Science (Murrieta Valley Unified)38.446.5
 8.1%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Vista Murrieta High)33.327.3
 6.1%
   12th Grade Science (Murrieta Valley Unified)27.626.4
 1.2%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students35543493
 1.7%
African American271249
 8.1%
American Indian512
 140%
Asian433387
 10.6%
Hispanic12681405
 10.8%
Pacific Islander2520
 20%
White12751078
 15.5%
Two or More Races277339
 22.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.2%46%
 15.8%


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Yes. Vista Murrieta High ranks in the top 9.8% of California high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,493 students attended Vista Murrieta High.

Students at Vista Murrieta High are 40% Hispanic, 31% White, 11% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 7% African American.


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