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#2199 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 23% in state

Orange Vista High

High School · Val Verde Unified · Perris, CA

A Val Verde Unified high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1400 East Orange Ave., Perris, CA 92571

  • Math 14% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+0.37 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation18.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$18,164
Chronic Absenteeism32.3%

Students at Orange Vista High score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 34% across the 8-year record (2017–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2017
Math
16%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
13%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
13%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Orange Vista 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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

$85,746

Median home value

$430,800

Median rent

$2,005/mo

College educated

11.8%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
18.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·39 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
Perris HighEnrollment path unverified5.59–121.8 mi2,106Compare →
Oak Grove at the RanchPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.3 mi31Compare →
California Military InstituteCharter · enrollment unverified4.85–122.6 mi1,044Compare →
Pathways for Adult Life SkillsEnrollment path unverified5.2122.7 mi125Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Val Verde Unified

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#3 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

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

About Orange Vista High

Orange Vista High is a public high school in Perris, CA, part of Val Verde Unified, serving approximately 2,474 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,199 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orange Vista High

What grades does Orange Vista High serve?

Orange Vista High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Orange Vista High?

Orange Vista High has an enrollment of approximately 2,474 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Vista High?

The student-teacher ratio at Orange Vista High is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orange Vista High rank in CA?

Orange Vista High ranks #2,199 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Orange Vista High's MySchoolScout rating?

Orange Vista High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Orange Vista High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orange Vista High has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Orange Vista High a charter school?

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

Is Orange Vista High a Title I school?

No, Orange Vista High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orange Vista High?

85.5% of students at Orange Vista 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
2,474
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
115
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.3%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 92571)
60,153
Area average commute
37.7 min
Area median age
31.5
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 92571; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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