Monta Vista High School is a four-year public high school in Cupertino, California. Part of the Fremont Union High School District, the school serves most of the area of western Cupertino. In 2020, Monta Vista was ranked by Newsweek as the 69th best high school for STEM subjects in the United States.
Serving 1,630 students in grades 9-12, Monta Vista High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,630 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monta Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Monta Vista High School's student population of 1,630 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,630 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Motto
Graduates of Monta Vista High School become informed, ethical and active citizens; knowledgeable self-directed workers; discerning participants in the arts; and lifelong learners in the pursuit of personal excellence who can adapt to the challenges of the
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Monta Vista High School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monta Vista High School is 0.36, 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
#80 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
79%
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Matadors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monta Vista High School's ranking?
Monta Vista High School is ranked #80 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Monta Vista High School often compared to?
Monta Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cupertino High School, Lynbrook High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monta Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Monta Vista High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monta Vista High School?
1,630 students attend Monta Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Monta Vista High School students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monta Vista High School?
Monta Vista High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monta Vista High School offer ?
Monta Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Monta Vista High School part of?
Monta Vista High School is part of Fremont Union High School District.
School Calendar
View the Monta Vista High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School for the 2026-2027 school year
August 17, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of Second Semester
January 04, 2027 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
April 12, 2027 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
April 13, 2027 (Tuesday)
No School - Spring Break
April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I'm not sure how much my opinion of this place matters now as I attended Monta Vista high some 10 years ago, but I cannot say my experiences there were overwhelmingly positive. The Monta Vista staff did little to curb the bullying and taunting of the weaker and more socially awkward kids while I was there. As a child who grew up without the "nicest clothes" or the "coolest haircut", I was constantly put down by other students during my time there. There seemed to be an unspoken necessity for students to "fit in" both academically and socially and for those who didn't fit the typical "Monta Vista" paradigm, life was usually miserable.
With that said, I have little to complain about regarding the base academic curriculum there as it did aid me in my engineering coursework during my university years and beyond. But I have to wonder if the academic success at Monta Vista had more to do with the teachers or the parents of the students themselves? Many of these students came into Monta Vista as "ready made" academic stars having been tutored and taught these academic skills from an early age through their "professional parents". If you were to run down the list of parentage, you'd probably find more academic degrees per capita from these parents than you would these teachers. It's for this reason that I wonder if the teaching staff at Monta Vista deserves any credit, if at all? To use a sports analogy, let's say a championship basketball team loses its coach for the upcoming season. The reason for the loss is irrelevant, but what's key here is that this former coach made this team what it is with all the player and personel changes that would entail. Would a new coach therefore, deserve the same credit if he were to guide this same team to a championship in the upcoming season?
The Monta Vista High students are analogous to the Championship Basketball Team in this case whereas the teachers are the new coach. How deserving of Monta Vista's academic reputation is this "New Coach"?
2 10/10/2025
I attended this school quite a while ago (graduated in 95). I would say that this school is focused on educating its Asian majority, while paying little attention to other races/nationalities.
Teachers are given credit for making the school great, while it is the over-educated parents who push their desires and dreams upon their kids... forcing the kids to be like their parents. Monta Vista High is a school where noone fits in, and most students are happy to get the hell out, even if it means finishing 6 months early and starting De Anza College, where the educators are excellent.
My ten cents worth.
Oh, and I AGREE with the comment above.
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