Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Monte Vista High/cloud Campus ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monte Vista High/cloud Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Monte Vista High/cloud Campus's student population of 199 students has grown by 220% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 2000% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monte Vista High/cloud Campus ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monte Vista High/cloud Campus is 0.63, 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
#2421 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
51%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
32%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monte Vista High/cloud Campus's ranking?
Monte Vista High/cloud Campus is ranked #2421 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monte Vista High/cloud Campus?
The graduation rate of Monte Vista High/cloud Campus is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monte Vista High/cloud Campus?
199 students attend Monte Vista High/cloud Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Monte Vista High/cloud Campus students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Vista High/cloud Campus?
Monte Vista High/cloud Campus has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Monte Vista High/cloud Campus offer ?
Monte Vista High/cloud Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Monte Vista High/cloud Campus part of?
Monte Vista High/cloud Campus is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Monte Vista High/cloud Campus located?
Monte Vista High/cloud Campus is located in the East Side Costa Mesa neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in East Side Costa Mesa.
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