Monte Vista High School

3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,569 students in grades 9-12, Monte Vista High School 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 1,569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Monte Vista High School's student population of 1,569 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,569 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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School Rankings

Monte Vista High School 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 High School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5081 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Monte Vista High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monte Vista High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monte Vista High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Monte Vista High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Monte Vista High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Monte Vista High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
68%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Monte Vista High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Monte Vista High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Monte Vista High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Monte Vista High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Monte Vista High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Monte Vista High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Monte Vista High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monte Vista High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monte Vista High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monte Vista High School's ranking?
Monte Vista High School is ranked #5081 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Monte Vista High School often compared to?
Monte Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Miguel High School, Valhalla High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monte Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Monte Vista High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monte Vista High School?
1,569 students attend Monte Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Monte Vista High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Vista High School?
Monte Vista High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Monte Vista High School offer ?
Monte Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Monte Vista High School part of?
Monte Vista High School is part of Grossmont Union High School District.

School Reviews

4   3/9/2022
I think that this is a good school. It's nothing too special, but the teachers are great people (as long as you do your work, of course). Just don't hang with the wrong crowd and you'll be alright.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Uhoo Noes
5   5/17/2016
This is an amazing school, and I''m so glad to be a Monte Vista Monarch. Despite criticism from the entire district and their students as being the "ghetto, dangerous, stupid" school we have time and time again shown our dedication to learning as our API score improvement rises farther than anyone else's in the district, more AP students are taken on and pass their respective exams, and improvements are made day in and day out. The teachers, for the most part, care immensely about their students and I''ve seen them far surpass the role of teacher, being there also as a confidant and a tutor, and as amazing role models. Our facilities are top notch, brand new, and incredibly clean, despite budget cuts that cut janitorial requirements. Our programs of preforming arts are also rather large, sporting a band, choir, piano, photography, 3D Design, school newspaper, incredibly theater, spanish and french programs, a spectacular art class, superb ASB and AVID programs, and so much more. We also have an amazing Special Ed program run by Dave Bennett, with brand new buildings, handicap ramps and bathrooms, and accommodations in non special ed classrooms for these amazing students, who are immensely included in every day Monarch life. We have many, many sports, and despite budget cuts, we are ever improving how we preform. Monte Vista is an amazing school. We have the most diverse campus, the most caring teachers, and the most successful anti bullying policies in place. Our clubs work with each other to make our school a better place. This is the school for your child, smart or not so. Hard working or not. We take in okay kids and pop them out great individuals.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - fallo
2   3/7/2011
Counselors and staff seem to not care about over all well being of students. Teacher at this school witnessed a student under the influence and did not report it. I thought school officials are mandated reporters? they have said that meth use and prostitution are on the rise at school yet, they do not step in when clear warning signs are present. Truancy seems like no big deal to them and seem like they could care less about the students. Terrible school.
- Posted by Parent - monmo

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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