Vista Murrieta High

28251 Clinton Keith Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563

www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/vmhs

3,328 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Vista Murrieta High School, located in Murrieta, California, is a comprehensive public high school within the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to both academic excellence and extracurricular achievement, the school serves a large, diverse student body and maintains a reputation as one of the top-performing schools in the region. The campus is well-regarded for its modern facilities and a culture that emphasizes the "Bronco Way," a set of core values centered on integrity, dedication, and school spirit.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum—which includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses—Vista Murrieta is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and award-winning performing arts departments. The school consistently produces state-level competitors in sports and maintains highly acclaimed band, choir, and theater programs. By fostering a collaborative environment that encourages student involvement, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

3,328

Total Students

145.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vista Murrieta High
Demographic	Student Count
White	950
Hispanic	1,435
Black	231
Asian	342
Two or More	332
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	21

Hispanic
1,435 (43.2%)
White
950 (28.6%)
Asian
342 (10.3%)
Two or More
332 (10.0%)
Black
231 (7.0%)
Pacific Islander
21 (0.6%)
American Indian
11 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Murrieta Valley Unified
Phone:	(951)894-5750
Website:	http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/vmhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	145.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	590

* 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 9 864

Grade 10 828

Grade 11 833

Grade 12 803