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#4145 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 43% in state

Moreno Valley High

High School · Moreno Valley Unified · Moreno Valley, CA

A Moreno Valley Unified high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

23300 Cottonwood Ave., Moreno Valley, CA 92553

  • Math 12% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation12.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
District spending per student$18,501
Chronic Absenteeism34.8%

Students at Moreno Valley High score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2017, reaching 26% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Moreno Valley 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,940/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moreno Valley), 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

$71,344

Median home value

$413,000

Median rent

$1,892/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

50.3%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
AlessandroEnrollment path unverified6.5K–120.2 mi63Compare →
Immanuel House Institute of Higher LearningPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–121.2 mi30Compare →
March Mountain HighEnrollment path unverified6.69–121.2 mi220Compare →
March ValleyEnrollment path unverified5.99–121.2 mi95Compare →

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.

Moreno Valley Unified

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#6 of 38
District spending per student
$18,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Moreno Valley High is listed in Moreno Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Moreno Valley High

Moreno Valley High is a public high school in Moreno Valley, CA, part of Moreno Valley Unified, serving approximately 2,143 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,145 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Moreno Valley High

What grades does Moreno Valley High serve?

Moreno Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Moreno Valley High?

Moreno Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 2,143 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moreno Valley High?

The student-teacher ratio at Moreno Valley High is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Moreno Valley High rank in CA?

Moreno Valley High ranks #4,145 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Moreno Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?

Moreno Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Moreno Valley High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Moreno Valley High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Moreno Valley High a charter school?

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

Is Moreno Valley High a Title I school?

No, Moreno Valley High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moreno Valley High?

91.1% of students at Moreno Valley 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
2,143
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
107
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.8%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 92553)
73,189
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
31
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 92553; 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

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