Enrollment trends show elementary declines; district launches Raven Early College at Vista Del Lago
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District staff reported continuing elementary enrollment declines and outlined recruitment and program responses, including a new Raven Early College Academy at Vista Del Lago that will offer students increasing numbers of college units across grades.
Moreno Valley Unified presented a 10‑year enrollment snapshot and plans to attract and retain students through program expansion.
Chief Business Official Susana Lopez said elementary enrollment declines have been most pronounced and that secondary schools have shown more stable patterns, though some comprehensive high schools saw dips this year. Board members discussed program-driven enrollment shifts and options to retain students.
Superintendent and staff described a forthcoming Raven Early College Academy at Vista Del Lago that will allow freshmen to begin taking college classes and increase college course access each year (freshmen two college classes; seniors up to four). Dr. Arce characterized the program as an early college launch intended to help students accrue substantial college credits and to attract families seeking rigorous dual enrollment pathways.
Trustees asked about outcomes and credit‑for‑credit comparisons; staff said early college participation can yield significant college units and transfer pathways. The district will open applications this spring for the program and monitor enrollment impacts.