Mountain View High School is located at 3535 Truman Avenue, Mountain View, California, 94040. It is one of two Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District public high schools - the other being Los Altos High School, located adjacently to the south.
Serving 2,187 students in grades 9-12, Mountain View High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain View 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
Diversity
School Overview
Mountain View High School's student population of 2,187 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks within the top 10% 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 0.75, which is more 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
#487 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View High School's ranking?
Mountain View High School is ranked #487 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mountain View High School often compared to?
Mountain View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Altos High School, Homestead High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 83% 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 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mountain View High School?
2,187 students attend Mountain View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Mountain View High School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View High School?
Mountain View High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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 Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District.
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