Moreno Valley High

Summary:

Moreno Valley High is a public high school serving 2,232 students in grades 9-12 in Moreno Valley, California. The school is part of the Moreno Valley Unified School District, which is ranked 1248 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Moreno Valley High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California high schools, maintaining a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing better than the overall school, while White and special education students perform significantly worse. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.7% in 2017-2018 to 34.4% in 2021-2022.

Compared to nearby high schools in the Moreno Valley Unified School District, such as Valley View High and Canyon Springs High, Moreno Valley High's performance is generally lower. However, the school outperforms the nearby Bayside Community Day and March Mountain High schools, which are also part of the Moreno Valley Unified School District.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 23300 Cottonwood Ave.
       Moreno Valley, CA  92553-3437


(951) 571-4820

District: Moreno Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1401st of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,921 Help


Feeder schools for Moreno Valley High:

Elementary:    Creekside Elementary
    Edgemont Elementary
    Ramona Elementary
    Serrano Elementary
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Middle:    Badger Springs Middle
    Sunnymead Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  2,143

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.3%
African American:
9.8%
White:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Moreno Valley High ranks worse than 60.3% of high schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked high schools in the Moreno Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.94. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Moreno Valley 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 (81.3%), African American (9.8%), White (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moreno Valley High is 19.8. 3 high schools in the Moreno Valley Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moreno Valley High is $8,921. 4 high schools in the Moreno Valley Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Moreno Valley High:

SchoolDigger ranks Moreno Valley High 1401st of 2323 California public high schools. (See Moreno Valley High in the ranking list.)

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Moreno Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Moreno Valley Unified 1248th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Moreno Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Moreno Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.74 1113th 1653 32.7%
2005 29.56 1063rd 1901 44.1%
2006 28.80 1128th 1968 42.7%
2007 29.23 1150th 2063 44.3%
2008 32.53 1110th 2117 47.6%
2009 37.63 1103rd 2238 50.7%
2010 35.35 1125th 2281 50.7%
2011 32.53 1243rd 2367 47.5%
2012 38.78 1086th 2354 53.9%
2013 34.08 1211th 2426 50.1%
2015 40.03 1172nd 1994 41.2%
2016 37.08 1238th 2039 39.3%
2017 40.58 1231st 2021 39.1%
2018 30.04 1371st 2017 32.0%
2019 38.43 1252nd 2133 41.3%
2022 36.52 1270th 2123 40.2%
2023 39.58 1154th 2348 50.9%
2024 30.94 1401st 2323 39.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Moreno Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.45 736th 938 21.5%
2019 35.43 585th 941 37.8%
2022 29.69 832nd 1044 20.3%
2023 33.04 685th 1323 48.2%
2024 34.27 660th 1350 51.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Moreno Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.91 794th 1547 48.7%
2024 22.51 1267th 1534 17.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Moreno Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.78 1237th 1862 33.6%
2019 45.65 1038th 1937 46.4%
2022 45.14 986th 1943 49.3%
2023 48.12 940th 2247 58.2%
2024 36.59 1247th 2235 44.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Moreno Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.28 185th 290 36.2%
2023 47.39 188th 417 54.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Moreno Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.77 1268th 1760 28.0%
2019 38.10 1105th 1833 39.7%
2022 37.51 1110th 1858 40.3%
2023 36.43 1184th 2118 44.1%
2024 28.23 1396th 2098 33.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Moreno Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.80 968th 1052 8.0%
2019 25.47 878th 1117 21.4%
2022 50.15 392nd 1161 66.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Moreno Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.01 1309th 1834 28.6%
2019 32.85 1229th 1880 34.6%
2022 30.89 1270th 1916 33.7%
2023 40.11 1040th 2207 52.9%
2024 30.95 1294th 2172 40.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Moreno Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.79 438th 582 24.7%
2019 35.26 364th 592 38.5%
2022 58.29 168th 522 67.8%
2023 46.34 334th 720 53.6%
2024 32.45 471st 721 34.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Moreno Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.53 1145th 1742 34.3%
2019 47.20 952nd 1814 47.5%
2022 43.08 1009th 1861 45.8%
2023 47.31 925th 2142 56.8%
2024 38.36 1170th 2125 44.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Moreno Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.56 21st 21 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Moreno Valley High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.25 1035th 1173 11.8%
2019 26.88 912th 1222 25.4%
2022 21.01 971st 1204 19.4%
2023 30.52 914th 1434 36.3%
2024 13.26 1168th 1406 16.9%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Moreno Valley High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1541 417 193 432 6 n/a n/a 0 2589
1989 1308 391 151 400 2 n/a n/a 0 2252
1990 1140 398 192 472 3 n/a n/a 0 2205
1991 1101 441 210 555 8 n/a n/a 0 2315
1992 1022 446 219 550 6 n/a n/a 0 2243
1993 932 494 228 618 5 n/a n/a 0 2277
1994 893 503 238 702 3 n/a n/a 0 2339
1995 834 506 210 818 5 n/a n/a 0 2373
1996 834 506 210 818 5 n/a n/a 0 2373
1997 821 613 210 1003 4 n/a n/a 0 2651
1998 843 659 206 1130 4 n/a n/a 0 2842
1999 767 653 226 1212 8 n/a n/a 0 2866
2000 750 636 247 1378 6 n/a n/a 0 3017
2001 620 639 205 1399 6 n/a n/a 8 2877
2002 386 547 156 1366 3 n/a n/a 16 2474
2003 386 547 156 1366 3 n/a n/a 16 2474
2004 321 494 141 1308 5 n/a n/a 5 2274
2005 273 466 130 1339 6 n/a n/a 4 2218
2006 242 469 105 1391 6 n/a n/a 5 2218
2007 202 428 100 1477 11 n/a n/a 10 2228
2008 195 413 93 1528 14 n/a n/a 0 2243
2009 171 420 76 1546 16 22 21 0 2272
2010 158 412 75 1710 12 27 18 0 2412
2011 137 383 85 1808 6 32 20 0 2471
2012 128 366 81 1819 4 32 20 0 2450
2013 122 366 77 1782 6 30 19 0 2402
2014 112 367 69 1760 6 22 20 0 2356
2015 115 341 56 1787 4 24 23 0 2350
2016 93 298 52 1829 5 32 26 0 2335
2017 101 291 58 1843 7 27 23 0 2350
2018 84 257 67 1872 4 28 26 0 2338
2019 87 271 54 1856 5 30 24 0 2327
2020 71 252 48 1806 3 27 27 0 2234
2021 65 247 42 1842 1 22 37 0 2256
2022 56 224 40 1823 2 25 39 0 2209
2023 61 219 37 1846 2 26 41 0 2232
2024 56 211 53 1742 0 31 50 0 2143

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Moreno Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2589 117.5 22.0 n/a
1989 2252 101.0 22.2 n/a
1990 2205 98.5 22.3 n/a
1991 2315 96.0 24.1 n/a
1992 2243 97.6 22.9 29.4
1993 2277 93.0 24.5 28.9
1994 2339 100.0 23.4 44
1995 2373 99.2 23.9 50
1996 2373 99.2 23.9 50
1997 2651 106.3 24.9 48.3
1998 2842 118.1 24.1 70.9
1999 2866 123.5 23.2 71.7
2000 3017 127.2 23.7 68.2
2001 2877 133.6 21.5 59.4
2002 2474 105.0 23.6 63.8
2003 2474 105.0 23.6 63.8
2004 2274 98.8 23.0 67.3
2005 2218 104.4 21.2 74.2
2006 2218 105.6 21.0 70.2
2007 2228 99.9 22.3 71.3
2008 2243 117.5 19.1 73
2009 2272 103.7 19.6 84.2
2010 2412 98.7 24.4 77.6
2011 2471 n/a n/a 87
2012 2450 96.3 25.4 n/a
2013 2402 90.7 26.4 89
2014 2356 88.6 26.5 88.6
2015 2350 87.0 27.0 89
2016 2335 92.0 25.3 88.5
2017 2350 90.1 26.0 89.5
2018 2338 98.7 23.6 89.3
2019 2327 101.7 22.8 86.9
2020 2234 n/a n/a 76.3
2021 2256 104.3 21.6 67.2
2022 2209 106.9 20.6 53.2
2023 2232 106.9 20.8 74.9
2024 2143 107.7 19.8 91.1

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 Moreno Valley High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2589 117.5 22.0 n/a
1989 2252 101.0 22.2 n/a
1990 2205 98.5 22.3 n/a
1991 2315 96.0 24.1 n/a
1992 2243 97.6 22.9 29.4
1993 2277 93.0 24.5 28.9
1994 2339 100.0 23.4 44
1995 2373 99.2 23.9 50
1996 2373 99.2 23.9 50
1997 2651 106.3 24.9 48.3
1998 2842 118.1 24.1 70.9
1999 2866 123.5 23.2 71.7
2000 3017 127.2 23.7 68.2
2001 2877 133.6 21.5 59.4
2002 2474 105.0 23.6 63.8
2003 2474 105.0 23.6 63.8
2004 2274 98.8 23.0 67.3
2005 2218 104.4 21.2 74.2
2006 2218 105.6 21.0 70.2
2007 2228 99.9 22.3 71.3
2008 2243 117.5 19.1 73
2009 2272 103.7 19.6 84.2
2010 2412 98.7 24.4 77.6
2011 2471 n/a n/a 87
2012 2450 96.3 25.4 n/a
2013 2402 90.7 26.4 89
2014 2356 88.6 26.5 88.6
2015 2350 87.0 27.0 89
2016 2335 92.0 25.3 88.5
2017 2350 90.1 26.0 89.5
2018 2338 98.7 23.6 89.3
2019 2327 101.7 22.8 86.9
2020 2234 n/a n/a 76.3
2021 2256 104.3 21.6 67.2
2022 2209 106.9 20.6 53.2
2023 2232 106.9 20.8 74.9
2024 2143 107.7 19.8 91.1

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 Moreno Valley High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,921

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Moreno Valley High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1252nd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1154th of 2348 High schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Moreno Valley High)47.348.8
 1.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Moreno Valley Unified)47.747.1
 0.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Moreno Valley High)15.115.3
 0.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Moreno Valley Unified)18.412.6
 5.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Moreno Valley High)10.514.2
 3.7%
   12th Grade Science (Moreno Valley Unified)12.815.6
 2.9%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23272232
 4.1%
African American271219
 19.2%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian5437
 31.5%
Hispanic18561846
 0.5%
Pacific Islander3026
 13.3%
White8761
 29.9%
Two or More Races2441
 70.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.9%74.9%
 12%


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Moreno Valley High ranks 1401st of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Moreno Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Creekside Elementary
Elementary : Edgemont Elementary
Elementary : Ramona Elementary
Elementary : Serrano Elementary
Elementary : Sunnymead Elementary
Elementary : Sunnymeadows Elementary
Elementary : TownGate Elementary
Middle : Badger Springs Middle
Middle : Sunnymead Middle

Students at Moreno Valley High are 81% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,143 students attended Moreno Valley High.


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