Royal High School in Simi Valley, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Royal High School is a suburban public school in Simi Valley, California that is part of Simi Valley Unified School District. It serves 1,933 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.6:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,933 Students

82 Teachers

1402 Royal Ave

Simi Valley, CA 93065 View local requests

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Royal High School Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

55%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Royal High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 27, 2026

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