Mission Viejo High

25025 Chrisanta Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

1,566 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mission Viejo High School, located in the heart of Orange County, is a flagship institution within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Known for its distinct "Diablo" mascot, the school serves a large suburban community and has cultivated a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and high standards. The campus offers a comprehensive educational program that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous college preparatory tracks, and robust support systems designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Mission Viejo High is highly regarded for its storied athletic programs and diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school fosters a strong sense of community spirit, bolstered by active student government, a variety of service-oriented clubs, and award-winning performing arts programs. By balancing a traditional academic focus with a wide variety of enrichment activities, the school aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to both their local community and the broader global society.

1,566

Total Students

70.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mission Viejo High
Demographic	Student Count
White	753
Hispanic	526
Black	30
Asian	132
Two or More	116
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

White
753 (48.1%)
Hispanic
526 (33.6%)
Asian
132 (8.4%)
Two or More
116 (7.4%)
Black
30 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Saddleback Valley Unified
Phone:	(949)837-7722
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	176

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 393

Grade 10 434

Grade 11 345

Grade 12 394