Mission Viejo High School

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🪴 Growing the Future, One Tower at a Time
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A Mission Viejo High School student explores our new vertical hydroponic growing system—made possible through an Inspired Teacher Grant from Beckman Foundation via Orange County Community Foundation. From seed to science, this hands-on STEM experience allows students to investigate plant growth, sustainability, and real-world agricultural innovation right in the classroom.
 

Diablo Inferno
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Our Diablo Inferno is hyped and ready to show our spirit! We have routinely ranked in the top 10 most spirited student sections in the county. 

Mission for the Armed Forces
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A proud annual tradition honoring our military heroes and first responders. The night soars with a helicopter flyover, ignites with fireworks, and unites our community in gratitude!

Twilight Explorers
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Equipped with wetsuits and wonder, oceanography students are all aglow as they investigate nocturnal marine life and bioluminescence in the cool depths of Toyon Bay, Catalina.

Carnegie Crescendo
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MVHS Choir hits a high note at Carnegie Hall, premiering Rollo Dilworth's 'I Am Glad' during their unforgettable NYC adventure!

Track and Field
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Boys’ and Girls’ Track & Field take home the Earl Engman Relays sweepstakes title for the second year in a row!

Parfumerie
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MVHS brought the drama with their fall production of Parfumerie

Friday Night Lights at SoFi 🔥
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On October 4, 2024, Mission Viejo faced off against Long Beach Poly under the stadium lights in an electrifying matchup! Relive the pregame hype, as featured on KTLA: bit.ly/MVHSSoFi. 🏈⚡ Presented by the LA Chargers & LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk!

Marching Band
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From the stands to the street, we bring the beat as Western Band Association Division 1A State Champions 🎶

Career Expo Success
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Students explored career opportunities with a variety of vendors, thanks to our amazing Guidance Team and PTSO’s passport system and prizes!✨ #MissionCareerExpo

MVHS Football in Hawaii
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Mission traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii to compete against Kamehameha Schools' Kapālama High School.  Mission was victorious in their 41-7 sweep.  Hawaii will have another opportunity next season when we face off again on our home turf.

Engineering
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JPL Invention Challenge Finals at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. MVHS Engineering Program is officially recognized as an “International Award Winning Program.

Football
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MVHS Football stops by the US Supreme Court before their big game against St. John's High School in Washington D.C.

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Mission Viejo High School develops students’ highest potential within a rigorous and relevant, standards-based instructional program while fostering a balanced and healthy lifestyle that engages and supports all students.

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By The Numbers

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Diablo

Our School mascot

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IB School Since 1985

MVHS was the first International Baccalaureate School in Orange County

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6 Time

California Distinguished School (1988, 1994, 2001, 2009, 2013, 2024)

ParentingOC Winners Ribbon

Best Public High School

Voted Best Public High School by ParentingOC Magazine (2020, 2023, 2024, 2025)

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1988, 1996, 2002

National Blue Ribbon School

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2025 SVUSD Full IB Diploma Candidates

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2025 SVUSD Seniors Signed National Letter of Intent

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District-provided technology in grades 2-12