Moorpark High

Summary:

Moorpark High is a public high school located in Moorpark, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,849 students. The school is part of the Moorpark Unified School District, which is ranked 305 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Moorpark High's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 11th graders are around 50% and 31%, respectively, its Science performance is better, with 41.53% of 11th graders proficient or above. Compared to nearby schools, Moorpark High's academic performance is lower than the exceptional The High School at Moorpark College, but higher than some other local schools like Conejo Valley High (Continuation) and Insight School of California. Moorpark High has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.5% to 93.6% over the past five years, which is generally on par with or slightly lower than the state average.

Moorpark High's student population is diverse, with significant representation of White, Hispanic, and Asian students. However, the school's performance on standardized tests varies across different student subgroups, with White and multi-racial students tending to perform better than Hispanic and English Language Learner students. Additionally, the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.7% in 2017-2018 to 18.7% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and an area of concern for the school and district to address.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4500 Tierra Rejada Rd.
       Moorpark, CA  93021-9772


(805) 378-6305

District: Moorpark Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
550th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,194 Help


Feeder schools for Moorpark High:

Elementary:    Arroyo West Elementary
    Campus Canyon Elementary
    Mountain Meadows Elementary
    Peach Hill Academy
Middle:    Chaparral Middle
    Mesa Verde Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  25.2 Help
Number of students:  1,821

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.3%
White:
32.7%
Asian:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Moorpark High ranks better than 76.3% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.03. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Moorpark High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.3%), White (32.7%), Asian (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moorpark High is 25.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moorpark High is $5,194.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Moorpark High:

SchoolDigger ranks Moorpark High 550th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Moorpark High in the ranking list.)

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Moorpark Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Moorpark Unified 305th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Moorpark High

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Rank History for all students at Moorpark High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.56 178th 1653 89.2%
2005 78.46 109th 1901 94.3%
2006 69.12 303rd 1968 84.6%
2007 70.47 251st 2063 87.8%
2008 71.29 250th 2117 88.2%
2009 70.00 256th 2238 88.6%
2010 69.80 298th 2281 86.9%
2011 64.71 404th 2367 82.9%
2012 62.99 463rd 2354 80.3%
2013 60.66 520th 2426 78.6%
2015 86.04 255th 1994 87.2%
2016 83.83 312th 2039 84.7%
2017 70.69 586th 2021 71.0%
2018 74.17 509th 2017 74.8%
2019 64.51 647th 2133 69.7%
2021 68.42 372nd 1290 71.2%
2022 71.00 513th 2123 75.8%
2023 58.44 684th 2348 70.9%
2024 65.03 550th 2323 76.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Moorpark High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.89 211th 366 42.3%
2019 69.14 124th 422 70.6%
2022 57.82 221st 515 57.1%
2023 72.73 159th 786 79.8%
2024 63.29 233rd 804 71.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Moorpark High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.56 706th 938 24.7%
2019 29.14 784th 941 16.7%
2021 30.81 334th 467 28.5%
2022 27.15 945th 1044 9.5%
2023 45.11 349th 1323 73.6%
2024 48.00 292nd 1350 78.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Moorpark High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.50 538th 1547 65.2%
2024 35.35 819th 1534 46.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Moorpark High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.59 1040th 1862 44.1%
2019 44.16 1071st 1937 44.7%
2021 32.52 802nd 1126 28.8%
2022 40.77 1105th 1943 43.1%
2023 35.47 1260th 2247 43.9%
2024 35.82 1269th 2235 43.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Moorpark High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.66 517th 1760 70.6%
2019 60.93 625th 1833 65.9%
2021 64.99 333rd 1054 68.4%
2022 72.68 429th 1858 76.9%
2023 52.65 770th 2118 63.6%
2024 66.29 501st 2098 76.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Moorpark High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.72 458th 1052 56.5%
2019 47.13 452nd 1117 59.5%
2021 40.87 281st 555 49.4%
2022 70.89 195th 1161 83.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Moorpark High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.42 489th 1834 73.3%
2019 61.77 633rd 1880 66.3%
2021 65.33 337th 1122 70.0%
2022 65.68 549th 1916 71.3%
2023 60.84 598th 2207 72.9%
2024 60.11 596th 2172 72.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Moorpark High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.75 254th 581 56.3%
2019 68.12 204th 582 64.9%
2022 73.40 167th 581 71.3%
2023 64.44 285th 731 61.0%
2024 56.99 344th 712 51.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Moorpark High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.81 691st 1742 60.3%
2019 49.25 894th 1814 50.7%
2022 57.53 667th 1861 64.2%
2023 45.65 966th 2142 54.9%
2024 49.79 829th 2125 61.0%
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Rank History for White students at Moorpark High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.95 471st 1173 59.8%
2019 49.95 618th 1222 49.4%
2022 68.41 349th 1204 71.0%
2023 58.13 475th 1434 66.9%
2024 74.93 227th 1406 83.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, February 15, 2020

Open Quote Performance is trending down. Moorpark unified is staffed by hicks who all attend the same church. Essentially a club of old timers looking to protect their interests. Favoritism in school-based activities. Middling district in need of fresh leadership. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Moorpark High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 523 12 33 244 4 n/a n/a 0 816
1989 576 12 43 271 4 n/a n/a 0 906
1990 640 21 55 310 3 n/a n/a 0 1029
1991 703 23 68 369 7 n/a n/a 0 1170
1992 732 31 74 378 5 n/a n/a 0 1220
1993 805 32 79 374 4 n/a n/a 0 1294
1994 864 33 77 389 3 n/a n/a 0 1366
1995 999 28 75 418 4 n/a n/a 0 1524
1996 999 28 75 418 4 n/a n/a 0 1524
1997 1086 31 97 462 7 n/a n/a 0 1683
1998 1178 24 106 474 10 n/a n/a 0 1792
1999 1273 31 122 503 8 n/a n/a 0 1937
2000 1298 46 141 563 14 n/a n/a 9 2071
2001 1399 48 143 596 19 n/a n/a 21 2226
2002 1443 57 140 607 24 n/a n/a 0 2271
2003 1443 57 140 607 24 n/a n/a 0 2271
2004 1489 65 140 632 39 n/a n/a 63 2428
2005 1528 64 152 631 33 n/a n/a 107 2515
2006 1468 60 148 649 34 n/a n/a 119 2478
2007 1401 44 155 686 31 n/a n/a 135 2452
2008 1307 29 168 700 27 n/a n/a 0 2231
2009 1233 28 161 743 23 10 110 0 2308
2010 1343 38 177 773 21 7 10 0 2369
2011 1302 40 166 761 13 9 14 0 2305
2012 1207 32 163 748 10 9 25 0 2194
2013 1111 26 159 793 12 7 30 0 2138
2014 1047 27 163 810 6 8 31 0 2092
2015 983 34 168 825 5 7 39 0 2061
2016 904 40 153 846 6 3 52 0 2004
2017 860 39 146 822 5 4 65 0 1941
2018 824 36 148 826 4 5 84 0 1927
2019 762 25 141 887 2 4 87 0 1908
2020 729 23 131 885 3 2 89 0 1862
2021 672 14 123 932 2 2 87 0 1832
2022 620 10 106 994 2 2 93 0 1827
2023 612 16 103 1007 3 2 105 1 1849
2024 595 10 101 1007 4 2 100 2 1821

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Moorpark High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 816 33.6 24.2 n/a
1989 906 40.7 22.2 n/a
1990 1029 43.1 23.8 n/a
1991 1170 51.8 22.5 n/a
1992 1220 52.6 23.1 19.6
1993 1294 54.2 23.9 34.1
1994 1366 57.0 24.0 22.5
1995 1524 63.3 24.1 16.9
1996 1524 63.3 24.1 16.9
1997 1683 74.3 22.7 17.1
1998 1792 77.3 23.2 17.5
1999 1937 85.1 22.8 14
2000 2071 92.7 22.3 17.9
2001 2226 97.5 22.8 18.3
2002 2271 103.6 21.9 18.2
2003 2271 103.6 21.9 18.2
2004 2428 104.5 23.2 19.4
2005 2515 109.7 22.9 18.5
2006 2478 105.6 23.5 18.9
2007 2452 99.3 24.7 19.9
2008 2231 115.4 19.3 20.9
2009 2308 98.6 20.8 21.3
2010 2369 89.8 26.3 21.7
2011 2305 n/a n/a 20.6
2012 2194 86.2 25.4 21.6
2013 2138 79.9 26.7 25.4
2014 2092 78.0 26.8 24.1
2015 2061 77.0 26.7 22.2
2016 2004 84.0 23.8 24.7
2017 1941 82.4 23.5 26.2
2018 1927 79.4 24.2 29.7
2019 1908 79.5 23.9 30.1
2020 1862 n/a n/a 29.9
2021 1832 80.5 22.7 26.7
2022 1827 75.3 24.2 25.9
2023 1849 71.5 25.8 31
2024 1821 72.1 25.2 33.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Moorpark High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 816 33.6 24.2 n/a
1989 906 40.7 22.2 n/a
1990 1029 43.1 23.8 n/a
1991 1170 51.8 22.5 n/a
1992 1220 52.6 23.1 19.6
1993 1294 54.2 23.9 34.1
1994 1366 57.0 24.0 22.5
1995 1524 63.3 24.1 16.9
1996 1524 63.3 24.1 16.9
1997 1683 74.3 22.7 17.1
1998 1792 77.3 23.2 17.5
1999 1937 85.1 22.8 14
2000 2071 92.7 22.3 17.9
2001 2226 97.5 22.8 18.3
2002 2271 103.6 21.9 18.2
2003 2271 103.6 21.9 18.2
2004 2428 104.5 23.2 19.4
2005 2515 109.7 22.9 18.5
2006 2478 105.6 23.5 18.9
2007 2452 99.3 24.7 19.9
2008 2231 115.4 19.3 20.9
2009 2308 98.6 20.8 21.3
2010 2369 89.8 26.3 21.7
2011 2305 n/a n/a 20.6
2012 2194 86.2 25.4 21.6
2013 2138 79.9 26.7 25.4
2014 2092 78.0 26.8 24.1
2015 2061 77.0 26.7 22.2
2016 2004 84.0 23.8 24.7
2017 1941 82.4 23.5 26.2
2018 1927 79.4 24.2 29.7
2019 1908 79.5 23.9 30.1
2020 1862 n/a n/a 29.9
2021 1832 80.5 22.7 26.7
2022 1827 75.3 24.2 25.9
2023 1849 71.5 25.8 31
2024 1821 72.1 25.2 33.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Moorpark High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,194

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Moorpark High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 647th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 684th of 2348 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Moorpark High)52.955.6
 2.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Moorpark Unified)55.858
 2.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Moorpark High)3426.9
 7.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Moorpark Unified)35.629.9
 5.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Moorpark High)33.329.8
 3.5%
   11th Grade Science (Moorpark Unified)36.132.6
 3.5%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Moorpark High)23.518.1
 5.4%
   12th Grade Science (Moorpark Unified)24.417.3
 7.1%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19081849
 3.1%
African American2516
 36%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian141103
 27%
Hispanic8871007
 13.5%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White762612
 19.7%
Two or More Races87105
 20.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.1%31%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Moorpark High

Moorpark High ranks 550th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Moorpark High are 55% Hispanic, 33% White, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Moorpark High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arroyo West Elementary
Elementary : Campus Canyon Elementary
Elementary : Mountain Meadows Elementary
Elementary : Peach Hill Academy
Middle : Chaparral Middle
Middle : Mesa Verde Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,821 students attended Moorpark High.


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