About the School
Val Verde Unified School District (VVUSD) is a public unified school district located in Perris, California. It serves approximately 19,000 students across 21 to 23 schools in Moreno Valley, Perris, and parts of unincorporated Riverside County. Founded in 1991, the district is governed by a five-member school board and led by Superintendent Dr. Gordon Amerson. The district offers K??2 public education, including preschool, elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as special education programs. VVUSD focuses on serving a diverse student population, with over 90% identifying as Hispanic or African American. The district is committed to supporting low-income families, with 87.3% of students qualifying for free or reduced-priced lunch. It employs around 1,001 to 5,000 staff members, including approximately 864 to 934 full-time teachers, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 22:1.