Royal High School is a public high school in Simi Valley, California. Royal is part of the Simi Valley Unified School District and is located on Simi Valley's west side.
Serving 1,933 students in grades 9-12, Royal High School ranks in the top 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,933 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Royal High School's student population of 1,933 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,933 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
White, Green, Gold
School Rankings
Royal High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royal High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3898 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
49%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Stevie The Highlander
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal High School's ranking?
Royal High School is ranked #3898 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Royal High School often compared to?
Royal High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Simi Valley High School, Santa Susana High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Royal High School?
The graduation rate of Royal High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Royal High School?
1,933 students attend Royal High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Royal High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royal High School?
Royal High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Royal High School offer ?
Royal High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Royal High School part of?
Royal High School is part of Simi Valley Unified School District.
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