Serving 2,220 students in grades 9-12, Mountain View High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mountain View High School's student population of 2,220 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View High School is 0.73, which is more 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
#413 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
12%
Hispanic
23%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View High School's ranking?
Mountain View High School is ranked #413 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mountain View High School often compared to?
Mountain View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Altos High School, Homestead High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain View High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain View High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mountain View High School?
2,220 students attend Mountain View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Mountain View High School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain View High School?
Mountain View High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mountain View High School offer ?
Mountain View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mountain View High School part of?
Mountain View High School is part of Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District.
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