Vista Murrieta High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Murrieta, California 92563 · Murrieta Valley Unified
#289 of 1,343 high schools in California
#6645 of 16,910 nationally
About Vista Murrieta High
Vista Murrieta High is a public high located in Murrieta, in the Murrieta Valley Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 3,328 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 289th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 3,328.
There are 23 schools in Murrieta; Vista Murrieta High ranks 8th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Vista Murrieta High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 3,328
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Vista Murrieta High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Antelope Hills Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
839 students · 1.4 km away
Rail Ranch Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students · 2.1 km away
Avaxat Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students · 2.5 km away
Monte Vista Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
769 students · 2.8 km away
Tovashal Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
745 students · 3.3 km away
Alta Murrieta Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
849 students · 3.3 km away
Dorothy McElhinney Middle
Murrieta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,451 students · 3.4 km away
Lisa J. Mails Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,006 students · 3.6 km away
Oak Meadows Elementary
Murrieta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
818 students · 3.6 km away
Shivela Middle
Murrieta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,282 students · 4.1 km away
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3,349 students
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3,400 students
Pittsburg Senior High
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3,403 students
Millikan High
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3,408 students
Rancho Cucamonga High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vista Murrieta High a good school?
Vista Murrieta High has a Success Index (US) of 56.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #289 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Vista Murrieta High rank in California?
Vista Murrieta High ranks #289 of 1,343 high schools in California and #6645 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Vista Murrieta High?
Vista Murrieta High had 3,328 students in 2025.
Is Vista Murrieta High a elementary school or a high school?
Vista Murrieta High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Vista Murrieta High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Vista Murrieta High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.