Moorpark High School

Moorpark High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4500 Tierra Rejada Rd,  Moorpark, CA
Moorpark Unified School District
3.8
4.6
1,821 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carrie Pentis
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
75.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
19.5%
State Average
19.4%
Science
14.4%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
458:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.4%
Hispanic
54.3%
White
32.9%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian
5.4%
Black
<1%
Filipino
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 303 Students
Moorpark College 262 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 247 Students
University of California - San Diego 230 Students
University of California - Irvine 189 Students
University of California - Berkeley 188 Students
California State University - Northridge 182 Students
San Diego State University 180 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 177 Students
University of Southern California 164 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 122 Students
Psychology 117 Students
Nursing 80 Students
Biology 80 Students
Computer Science 64 Students
Chemistry 40 Students
Political Science and Government 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 36 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 454 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/1/2025
Moorpark High School is a small town school that hold a tight knit community of students. The academic opportunities at this school are good but not always openly presented. The teachers are great and create a welcoming academic atmosphere.
3.0 Junior
12/17/2024
The school has a great school spirit. In my opinion there have been too many times when student's lives have been threatened. I definitely think that some teachers need to have a better curriculum. Most teachers are good at teaching though.
4.0 Senior
6/5/2024
Overall, I have had a lot of fun with the sports and clubs at MHS. However, I think that the STEM classes in particular need to be provided with more resources.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/18/2014
This school is a wonderful school for all kinds of kids, my son in particular is shy, and he comes home everyday letting me know how nice the teachers are and the kids who go there. This is only our first year in this school and I hope all continues to go well. In a couple of years my daughter will...
3.0 other
8/21/2011
Good staff, but the classes are fairly large. The education feels brusque, and it's difficult to get motivated. I'm transferring to the high school at Moorpark College instead. However, if you're into the high school social aspects, it'll probably suit you better. Otherwise, you're in for four years...
5.0 parent
1/12/2011
Moorpark high school has done wonders to students and its a pleasure my son is part of this academy.
parent
9/24/2010
The Principal and Teachers are great! Always available to help before school, lunch and after school. The teachers motivate the kids to really help them reach their learning potential. We also have so many great programs and clubs for envolvement for everyone to have great school spirit.

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Moorpark High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Moorpark, CA, in the Moorpark neighborhood, and is served by the Moorpark Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,821 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Moorpark 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 3.61, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,029,025. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grace Christian Academy, Ivytech Charter School, La Reina High School & Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Moorpark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Moorpark High School.

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