Serving 1,376 students in grades 9-12, Mar Vista Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mar Vista Senior High School's student population of 1,376 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mar Vista Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mar Vista Senior High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4610 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
69%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mar Vista Senior High School's ranking?
Mar Vista Senior High School is ranked #4610 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mar Vista Senior High School often compared to?
Mar Vista Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle Park Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mar Vista Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mar Vista Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mar Vista Senior High School?
1,376 students attend Mar Vista Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mar Vista Senior High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mar Vista Senior High School?
Mar Vista Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mar Vista Senior High School offer ?
Mar Vista Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mar Vista Senior High School part of?
Mar Vista Senior High School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
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