Serving 2,233 students in grades 9-12, Mountain View High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain View High serves the northwest part of Stafford, VA, covering an area of approximately 62 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.3 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mountain View High School's student population of 2,233 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 174 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,233 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
174 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#120 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)86%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Orange
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 #120 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mountain View High School often compared to?
Mountain View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colonial Forge High School, Brooke Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 86% 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 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Mountain View High School?
2,233 students attend Mountain View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mountain View High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View High School?
Mountain View High School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mountain View High School part of?
Mountain View High School is part of Stafford County School District.
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