Mission Viejo High School

Mission Viejo High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
25025 Chrisanta Dr,  Mission Viejo, CA
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
4.0
2.9
1,804 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ray Gatfield
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
73.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
19.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
15.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
487:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.6%
White
47.2%
Hispanic
35.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9%
Two or more races
6.1%
Black
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#31 Best HS For Athletes in California
#243 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 425 Students
University of California - Irvine 402 Students
University of California - San Diego 360 Students
San Diego State University 318 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 263 Students
University of California - Berkeley 255 Students
Saddleback College 245 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 237 Students
University of Southern California 232 Students
California State University, Fullerton 223 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 211 Students
Psychology 153 Students
Biology 128 Students
Nursing 105 Students
Computer Science 74 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students
Political Science and Government 56 Students
Criminology 52 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 50 Students
Engineering 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 590 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/24/2024
The school does a great job of including most of its student body in activities, even with its large number of students. However, some changes could be made, such as the vape problems in the girls' restrooms.
4.0 Alum
7/27/2024
Overall MVHS is a great school. Many of the teachers that I had were wonderful teachers both in actually teaching and learning. However this would only apply to a handful of the school. Sometimes the front office is messy with handling different things such as schedules. Although I have not had some of these teachers personally, I have heard from friends their grievances with some teachers and staff about how they handle things. In the end, 8/10.
4.0 Senior
4/12/2024
Mission Viejo High School is overall a great school. Every program is one of the best in the district although there is mass emphasis on football.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 12 Reviews
1.0 other
5/29/2025
High School absolute does not care about staff or contractors. You will be removed from the school after being hit and cursed out by one of the students. When you take it to the office and let them know they act like you're the problem. The school still has not stood up to do anything about the dama...
5.0 parent
10/19/2024
We are fortunate to be zoned for this high school. Not only is it deep rooted in tradition with fantastic community and alumni support but the campus itself is well-behaved and the student population is a lot smaller than other local high schools that have around 3000 kids. I like how it has a small...
5.0 parent
9/22/2022
Four of our children attended and graduated from Mission Viejo High School. All four had different needs both academically and with extra curricular activities. I can't say enough about how amazing this school is and how well they accommodated each of of children's different needs.
2.0 parent
6/6/2019
Our eldest buy has just completed their first year there. He went from an 'A' grade middle school kid to a 'D' grade freshman in most subjects. This was all based on missing homeworks. His classwork is still A/B level. Not once did a tracher reach out to us to see how they could help. The school has...

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Mission Viejo High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mission Viejo, CA, in the Mission Viejo neighborhood, and is served by the Saddleback Valley Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,804 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Mission Viejo High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,298,376. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fusion Academy - Mission Viejo, Heritage Christian School, Mission Viejo Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Mission Viejo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mission Viejo High School.

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