High Schools in Moorpark Unified

The Moorpark Unified School District in California is home to two high schools: Moorpark High and The High School at Moorpark College. While both schools serve grades 9-12, The High School at Moorpark College stands out as a particularly high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 3-73 high schools in the state over the past three years.

The High School at Moorpark College boasts a 94.4% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than Moorpark High's 92.2%. Additionally, The High School at Moorpark College has a lower dropout rate of 2.8%, compared to Moorpark High's 5.1%. When it comes to academic achievement, The High School at Moorpark College consistently outperforms Moorpark High and the Moorpark Unified School District as a whole on Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better.

While both schools have similar student-teacher ratios, The High School at Moorpark College serves a smaller student population of 99, compared to Moorpark High's 1,849 students. The High School at Moorpark College also has a lower free/reduced lunch rate of 13.13%, suggesting it may serve a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes. The significant performance gap between the two high schools indicates that there may be room for improvement in ensuring more consistent quality across the Moorpark Unified School District.