Murrieta Valley High School
{{Short description|Public high school in California, U.S.}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox school
| image = MVHS Logo on field.jpg
| name = Murrieta Valley High School
| type = Public high school
| streetaddress = 42200 Nighthawk Way
| city = Murrieta, California
| zipcode = 92562
| country = United States
| established = 1990
| grades = 9–12
| enrollment = 2,173 (2023-2024){{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=0600029&ID=060002909685|title=Murrieta Valley High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=December 22, 2024}}
| teaching_staff = 93.11 (FTE)
| principal = Stephen Diephouse
| mascot = Ned the Nighthawk
| nickname = Nighthawks
| rival =
| colors = {{Color box|red|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|black|border=darkgray}} Red & black
| district = Murrieta Valley Unified School District
| website = {{url|http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/Domain/1416}}
}}
Murrieta Valley High School (MVHS), colloquially known as MV or Murrieta, opened in 1990 as the first four-year comprehensive high school in Murrieta, California, United States. The school is nestled at the base of the Santa Rosa Plateau, at the western end of the city. It is operated by the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. MVHS is a California Distinguished School,{{cite web|url=http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p6liLBQCCdHhdWlfMeNi8fQ&hl=en|title=distinguished - Google Sheets|work=google.com}} and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Feeder schools
- Elementary: Murrieta Elementary School, Cole Canyon Elementary School, Tovashal Elementary School {{Cite web|url=http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/page/143|title=School Boundaries Map|website=www.murrieta.k12.ca.us|access-date=August 18, 2016}}
- Junior high: Thompson Middle School
Achievements
The Murrieta Valley High School Mock Trial Team won the 2023 Riverside County Mock Trial Competition.
The Murrieta Valley High School Robotics Program has a history of excellence. The robotics program has often qualified to compete at the World Championship level.{{Cite web |date=2012-12-11 |title=Win Qualifies Murrieta Valley Robotics Team for World Championships |url=https://patch.com/california/murrieta/win-qualifies-murrieta-valley-robotics-team-for-world1fb724eb08 |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=Murrieta, CA Patch |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2011-04-20 |title=MURRIETA: Students compete in robotics championship |url=https://www.pe.com/2011/04/20/murrieta-students-compete-in-robotics-championship/ |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=Press Enterprise |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2011-12-02 |title=MURRIETA: Robotics team qualifies for world championships |url=https://www.pe.com/2011/12/02/murrieta-robotics-team-qualifies-for-world-championships/ |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=Press Enterprise |language=en-US}} Led by teacher Kevin Bradley, Murrieta Valley High School's robotics program won the VEX Robotics World Championships in 2012.{{Cite web |date=2012-04-23 |title=Murrieta Valley Robotics Team Wins World Championship |url=https://patch.com/california/murrieta/murrieta-valley-robotics-team-wins-world-championship |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=Murrieta, CA Patch |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2012-04-24 |title=MURRIETA: Robotics team wins at world championships |url=https://www.pe.com/2012/04/24/murrieta-robotics-team-wins-at-world-championships/ |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=Press Enterprise |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2012-06-04 |title=MURRIETA: Murrieta Valley squad claims robotics world championship |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-murrieta-murrieta-valley-squad-claims-robotics-2012jun03-story.html |access-date=2022-03-22 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en-US}}
Notable alumni
- Hank Bachmeier, quarterback for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons{{cite web |last1=Farner |first1=Keith |title=Hank Bachmeier, QB set to enter his 6th season, reportedly decides on ACC transfer destinatinon |url=https://saturdayroad.com/wake-forest-demon-deacons/hank-bachmeier-qb-set-to-enter-his-6th-season-reportedly-decides-on-acc-transfer-destinatinon/ |website=Saturday Road |date=10 December 2023}}
- Keith Berry, wrestler and professional mixed martial artist{{cite web|title=Keith Berry MMA Bio|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Keith-Berry-14639|access-date=January 1, 2014}}
- Jorge Cordova, former professional football player, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans{{cite web|url=http://www.titansonline.com/team/players/bio.php?PRKey=432|title=Jorge Cordova Bio|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080908150006/http://www.titansonline.com/team/players/bio.php?PRKey=432|archive-date=September 8, 2008}}
- Lindsay Davenport, three-time Grand Slam tennis champion and Olympic gold medalist{{cite web|url=http://www.ontennis.com/content/lindsay-davenport|title=Lindsay Davenport}}
- Rickie Fowler, professional golfer, PGA Tour{{cite web|url=http://www.rickie-fowler.com/|title=Rickie Fowler|access-date=February 28, 2011|archive-date=October 6, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101006083342/http://www.rickie-fowler.com/|url-status=dead}}
- Kevin Padlo, professional baseball player, Los Angeles Angels{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/padloke01.shtml |title=Kevin Padlo |publisher=baseball-reference.com | access-date=March 29, 2022}}
- Brandon Rose, quarterback for the Utah Utes{{cite web |last1=Coles |first1=Joe |title=Why quarterback Brandon Rose is staying at Utah |url=https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/21/24000786/utah-utes-qb-brandon-rose-is-staying-at-utah-here-is-why/ |website=Deseret News |date=21 December 2023 |access-date=14 November 2024}}
- Tyler Wade, professional baseball player, San Diego Padres{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wadety01.shtml |title=Tyler Wade |publisher=baseball-reference.com | access-date=February 14, 2019}}
- Patrick Wisdom, professional baseball player, Chicago Cubs{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wisdopa01.shtml |title=Patrick Wisdom |publisher=baseball-reference.com | access-date=February 14, 2019}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/Domain/1416 Murrieta Valley High School]
- {{GNIS|1849596|Murrieta Valley High School}}
- [http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/page/143 Murrieta Unified School District: school boundary maps]
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Category:High schools in Riverside County, California
Category:Public high schools in California
Category:Educational institutions established in 1990