Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Monte Vista ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monte Vista's student population of 425 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monte Vista ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monte Vista is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5860 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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's ranking?
Monte Vista is ranked #5860 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Monte Vista often compared to?
Monte Vistais often viewed alongside schools like Santa Susana High School, Royal High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monte Vista?
The graduation rate of Monte Vista is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monte Vista?
425 students attend Monte Vista.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Monte Vista students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Vista?
Monte Vista has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monte Vista offer ?
Monte Vista offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Monte Vista part of?
Monte Vista is part of Simi Valley Unified School District.
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