Murrieta Valley High School

Murrieta Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
42200 Nighthawk Way,  Murrieta, CA
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
3.8
3.2
2,173 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eric Mooney
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
69.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
7.9%
State Average
11.2%
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
434:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.1%
White
42.1%
Hispanic
41.2%
Two or more races
6.8%
Black
3%
Asian
2.6%
Filipino
2.1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#49 Best HS For Athletes 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 - San Diego 320 Students
San Diego State University 307 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 268 Students
University of California - Irvine 234 Students
California State University - San Marcos 207 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 186 Students
University of California - Berkeley 165 Students
University of California - Riverside 158 Students
University of Southern California 148 Students
Cal Poly 148 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 159 Students
Psychology 130 Students
Biology 119 Students
Nursing 106 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 58 Students
Computer Science 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 45 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Mechanical Engineering 44 Students
Marketing 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 457 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/23/2025
Murrieta Valley Highschool students are very entitled. They all come from the rich areas near by. The teachers there are ok, there are definitely a few golden ones, you would be lucky to get them.
4.0 Senior
10/17/2024
I feel like a lot of the things that made Murrieta Valley High School great for me stemmed from being in the IB diploma program. I know that a lot of my peers who did not choose to do the IB program have had it a little harder with getting assistance for their future.
5.0 Alum
1/12/2024
I really enjoyed my time here though I definitely feel that it did lack in some areas. Though while it did lack in diversity and parent involvement this school had a great group of faculty, sports, academics and student involvement.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/12/2026
Good high school. My son graduated from here.
5.0 parent
8/1/2023
One of the best in the Valley. Great and engaged leadership always at school functions and interact with students.
5.0 parent
9/3/2022
Excellent school with high expectations, great school spirit, and a wonderful student body.
3.0 student
5/17/2017
The main problem I'm experiencing right now is the attitude of the students! I mean, either they're completely burned out from taking all IB classes or they're in average classes and they've given up all hope. It's so depressing, and I wish there was a definitive way to fix it. It makes it harder to...

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Murrieta Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Murrieta, CA and is served by the Murrieta Valley Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,173 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Murrieta Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Murrieta Canyon Academy, Murrieta Mesa High School, Murrieta Springs Adventist Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Murrieta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Murrieta Valley High School.

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