Mountain View High School is a 4-year public high school in the El Monte Union High School District, in the city of El Monte, California, United States. It was established in 1971 along the city's eastern boundary.
Serving 1,123 students in grades 9-12, Mountain View 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 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain View High serves the southeast part of El Monte, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View High School's student population of 1,123 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6409 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Purple, Gold
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 #6409 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mountain View High School often compared to?
Mountain View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South El Monte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% 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 82%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Mountain View High School?
1,123 students attend Mountain View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mountain View High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 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 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 El Monte Union High School District.
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