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#2029 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 21% in state

Citrus Hill High

High School · Val Verde Unified · Perris, CA

A Val Verde Unified high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

18150 Wood Rd., Perris, CA 92570

  • Math 17% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation20.1%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$18,164
Chronic Absenteeism30.3%

Students at Citrus Hill High score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2017, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Citrus Hill High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,172/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perris), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,570

Median home value

$419,800

Median rent

$1,461/mo

College educated

9.7%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
20.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·47 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Martin Luther King Jr. HighEnrollment path unverified7.09–121.9 mi2,813Compare →
Woodcrest Christian School SystemPrivate · tuition4.7privateK–122.1 mi1,154Compare →
Val Verde AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.8K–124.9 mi297Compare →
Val Verde HighEnrollment path unverified6.39–124.9 mi322Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Val Verde Unified

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#1 of 21
District spending per student
$18,164NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Citrus Hill High is listed in Val Verde Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Citrus Hill High

Citrus Hill High is a public high school in Perris, CA, part of Val Verde Unified, serving approximately 1,677 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,029 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Citrus Hill High

What grades does Citrus Hill High serve?

Citrus Hill High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Citrus Hill High?

Citrus Hill High has an enrollment of approximately 1,677 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus Hill High?

The student-teacher ratio at Citrus Hill High is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Citrus Hill High rank in CA?

Citrus Hill High ranks #2,029 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Citrus Hill High's MySchoolScout rating?

Citrus Hill High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Citrus Hill High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Citrus Hill High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Citrus Hill High a charter school?

No, Citrus Hill High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Citrus Hill High a Title I school?

No, Citrus Hill High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Citrus Hill High?

89.6% of students at Citrus Hill High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,677
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.3%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 92570)
57,336
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
32.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92570; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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