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.

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.

[4][5][6] Led by teacher Kevin Bradley, Murrieta Valley High School's robotics program won the VEX Robotics World Championships in 2012.