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Heritage High School vs. Vista Murrieta High School

Should you attend Heritage High School or Vista Murrieta High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Heritage High School
26001 Briggs Rd.
Sun City, CA 92585
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Vista Murrieta High School
28251 Clinton Keith Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Vista Murrieta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 2,326 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,382 students in grades 9-12, Vista Murrieta High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,326 students
3,382 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heritage High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vista Murrieta High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heritage High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vista Murrieta High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
143 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heritage High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vista Murrieta High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Perris Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vista Murrieta High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#5556 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#1914 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heritage High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vista Murrieta High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
41%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Perris Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Murrieta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Perris Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Murrieta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 30% in CA)
97%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Heritage High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Perris Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Vista Murrieta High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Heritage High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Vista Murrieta High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
567
831
Grade 10 Students
567
891
Grade 11 Students
615
837
Grade 12 Students
577
823

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Perris Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vista Murrieta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Perris Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vista Murrieta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
73%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Perris Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vista Murrieta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Perris Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vista Murrieta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
11%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Perris Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vista Murrieta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Perris Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Vista Murrieta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Perris Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vista Murrieta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.45
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heritage High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Perris Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vista Murrieta High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heritage High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Perris Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vista Murrieta High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heritage High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Perris Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vista Murrieta High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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