Citrus Hill High

www.vvusd.edu

1,731 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Citrus Hill High School, located in Perris, California, is a key secondary institution within the Val Verde Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and career readiness. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes rigorous college-preparatory courses, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and various Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to equip students with the skills necessary for the modern workforce and higher education.

Beyond the classroom, Citrus Hill High places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The campus offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive CIF sports programs, performing arts, and diverse student organizations, which aim to develop well-rounded individuals. By cultivating a supportive environment and partnering with families and the local community, Citrus Hill strives to prepare its students to be productive, responsible, and successful citizens in a global society.

1,731

Total Students

87.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Citrus Hill High
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	1,555
Black	69
Asian	11
Two or More	19
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,555 (89.9 %)
Black
69 (4.0 %)
White
68 (3.9 %)
Two or More
19 (1.1 %)
Asian
11 (0.6 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Val Verde Unified
Phone:	(951)490-0400
Website:	http://www.vvusd.edu
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	252

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 404

Grade 10 473

Grade 11 493

Grade 12 361