Vista Murrieta High School

Vista Murrieta High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
28251 Clinton Keith Rd,  Murrieta, CA
Los Alamos Hills Neighborhood
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
4.1
3.8
3,493 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Mick Wager
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
142
Full Time Teachers
142
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
67.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
8
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
18.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
13.6%
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
502:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.8%
Hispanic
40.2%
White
30.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.1%
Two or more races
9.7%
Black
7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#17 Best HS For Athletes in California
#95 Most Diverse Public HS in California
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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.
San Diego State University 612 Students
University of California - San Diego 596 Students
University of California - Irvine 470 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 467 Students
California State University - San Marcos 425 Students
University of California - Berkeley 299 Students
California State University - Long Beach 290 Students
University of San Diego 276 Students
University of Southern California 263 Students
University of California - Riverside 261 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 256 Students
Biology 249 Students
Psychology 221 Students
Nursing 185 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 98 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 79 Students
Political Science and Government 78 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 68 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 67 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 686 Reviews
5.0 Alum
10/30/2024
Great school with lots of school spirit. When I attended, music and arts were great but the enphasis on sports was even greater. Staff and faculty were very helpful in my experience.
4.0 Senior
5/16/2024
Vista was an amazing experience for me. I met lifelong friends while going to various sporting events and theatre productions. Vista has an incredible and lively atmosphere and there is something for everyone there. One thing I would change though is for there to be kinder admin. The teachers were all pretty nice but when it came to the administration there is always a sense of hostility. This school also has a lot of social hierarchy when it comes to how they treat their regular students to their ASB members.
5.0 Alum
4/5/2024
Growing up in the Murrieta school district, VMHS lived up to my expectations in both social and academic areas. I felt comfortable going to school and prepared for life post-graduation. My teachers cared about their students and ensured my college readiness
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3.8 11 Reviews
2.0 other
6/2/2023
I would not expect my hamster in this school.
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5.0 other
2/5/2021
This was an amazing school. I was able to try so many new things with all of the clubs and sports offered on campus, and we watch a daily video in our classes that keep each and every student up to date on the many opportunities to get involved on campus. The staff members truly care about your well...
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2.0 parent
1/30/2017
This staff destroyed my son. I do understand that he made choices and could have made better decisions on how to deal with the bullying, but when kids are only 16, 17 years old, they don't always do the right thing. They need to build them up, not push them down and give up on them...
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2.0 parent
12/11/2016
Their sports programs are a clique. If a student joins this school as a sophomore or junior or go to their"sports camp" they are not even considered to be on a team. The camps are expensive as well.
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