Murrieta Mesa High

www.murrieta.k12.ca.us

2,066 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Murrieta Mesa High School, located in Murrieta, California, is a prominent public secondary institution within the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is known for its modern campus facilities and its commitment to academic excellence. As part of a highly-rated district, the school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for higher education and career success through a diverse range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous graduation requirements, and a variety of elective pathways designed to cater to different student interests.

Beyond academics, Murrieta Mesa is widely recognized for its vibrant school culture and extensive extracurricular programs. The school offers a competitive athletics program, a robust performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs that encourage campus involvement and community service. With a mission focused on fostering a positive and inclusive environment, Murrieta Mesa High School strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are not only successful learners but also engaged and responsible members of the global community.

2,066

Total Students

94.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murrieta Mesa High
Demographic	Student Count
White	631
Hispanic	940
Black	129
Asian	142
Two or More	210
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
940 (45.5%)
White
631 (30.6%)
Two or More
210 (10.2%)
Asian
142 (6.9%)
Black
129 (6.2%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)

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)677-0568
Website:	http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	831
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	403

* 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 9 492

Grade 10 535

Grade 11 523

Grade 12 516

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Murrieta Mesa High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	492
Grade 10	535
Grade 11	523
Grade 12	516

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Murrieta Mesa High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,003	48.5%
Male	1,062	51.4%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

High School 9th - 12th