Monte Vista vs. Santa Susana High School
Should I attend Monte Vista or Santa Susana High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Monte Vista ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Santa Susana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Monte Vista ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,076 students in grades 9-12, Santa Susana High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
538 students
1,076 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
40% | 60%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1562 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#633 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
22
-
Grade 1 Students
22
-
Grade 2 Students
27
-
Grade 3 Students
27
-
Grade 4 Students
34
-
Grade 5 Students
26
-
Grade 6 Students
23
-
Grade 7 Students
30
-
Grade 8 Students
38
-
Grade 9 Students
37
300
Grade 10 Students
57
280
Grade 11 Students
90
261
Grade 12 Students
105
235
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
19%
% Hispanic
40%
30%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
46%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
