Rancho Verde High School

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Rancho Verde High School
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Rancho Verde High School
17750 Lasselle Street

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92551

Coordinates 33°51′36″N117°06′58″W / 33.86000°N 117.11611°W / 33.86000; -117.11611
Information
Type High School
Motto"Respect, Vision, Honor, Scholarship"
Established1991
School district Val Verde Unified School District
PrincipalBrunel Merilus
Teaching staff83.17 (FTE) [1]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment2,074 (2018–19) [1]
Student to teacher ratio24.94 [1]
Color(s)Red, Black and Silver    
Athletics conference CIF Southern Section
Inland Valley League
Nickname Mustangs

[2] Rancho Verde High School is one of three comprehensive high schools in the Val Verde Unified School District. The school is situated on 38 acres in the southern section of Moreno Valley, California. Rancho Verde represents a community of diverse social and economic backgrounds containing both suburban and rural populations. As of 2018, the school serves 2,074 students with 24.94 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers and 83.17 FTE staff. [1]

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History

Rancho Verde High School first opened in the fall of 1991. The school was designed to accommodate 1,800 students. Between 2001 and 2003, two phases of new construction added several new buildings and renovated existing buildings on campus. This construction included two science buildings, a music/band building, two multi-story classroom buildings, a football stadium, a second gymnasium, a dance studio, and weight rooms. [3]

Accomplishments

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Sports

Rancho Verde High School has a wide range of successful athletic programs.

Clubs

Rancho Verde High School offers over 40 clubs. Meetings are held during lunch or after school. Clubs cater to students’ cultural and academic interests, as well as offer community-service opportunities. In 2007, the Drama program invited “Stand Up” to perform for the student body. In an effort to promote tolerance, this production explored the struggles some of the cultural and ethnic groups suffer on high school campuses across the country. MEChA has petitioned against Arizona's anti-immigration laws. In the fall of 2009, GSA[ clarification needed ] presented the National Ally Week to promote acceptance and ASB held a Celebrate Diversity program.

The Associated Student Body organizes the "Every Fifteen Minutes" presentation by contacting community partners such as the Southern California Fair Grounds, Moreno Valley Police Department, AMR[ clarification needed ] Ambulance Service, the local dire department, and parents of student participants, as well as representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). These partners are involved by promoting student awareness of the consequences of making destructive decisions.

ROTC[ clarification needed ] offers five campus clean-up days throughout the year. Entitled "Operation Ranch Hand," cadets work on campus beautification by picking up any trash and scraping gum off of lunch table surfaces. ROTC participates in a Veteran's Day celebration by attending the Veteran's Parade Air Show at March Air Force Base. Students pass out flyers at the event and assist with parking at the airport.

Drama/Theatre Club produces two shows each year and invites the community to attend. Advertisement is done through flyers and marquee posting.

The Art club sends kids at the Loma Linda Children's Hospital at least five times a year.[ clarification needed ] The Art club holds exhibits and competitions throughout the year where the community is asked to attend and place bids on the artwork that is being shown. AVID seniors and juniors conduct AVID tutorials at a local middle school every minimum day Wednesday. Students earn community service hours for participating and volunteering in this event.

The Bible Club, with assistance from other clubs on campus, hosts a community rummage sale. This event brings a day of unity for the clubs on campus while promoting community awareness and support for Rancho.

National Honors Society is an academic and service-oriented club designed to honor high achieving students and promote college entrance. Students who are in this club are required to maintain a grade point average 3.2 and above. Students also complete school and community service programs and honor the teachers at the end of every year at a "Teachers' Tea." [4]

Notable alumni

Rasaun House - California state University Fullerton second team all-American

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