Mountain View High School is a public high school in Stafford, Virginia, United States, for students in grades nine through twelve. It is part of Stafford County Public Schools.
Serving 2,207 students in grades 9-12, Mountain View High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 11:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain View High School's student population of 2,207 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 201 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
201 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Maroon, Orange
School Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.66, 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
#268 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)86%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)76%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
51%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View High School's ranking?
Mountain View High School is ranked #268 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mountain View High School?
2,207 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 11:1, 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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