Serving 127 students in grades 9-12, Mountain View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain View High School's student population of 127 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1470 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
76%
19%
Black
7%
22%
White
8%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View High School's ranking?
Mountain View High School is ranked #1470 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mountain View High School often compared to?
Mountain View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver College And Career Academy, Richmond Alternative by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain View High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain View High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mountain View High School?
127 students attend Mountain View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mountain View High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain View High School?
Mountain View High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain View High School offer ?
Mountain View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View High School part of?
Mountain View High School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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