Mountain View High School sits on 40 acres of land in the central part of the neighborhood, while the El Monte Union High School District manages the public high school. The home of the Vikings is one of five high schools in the district.
Approximately 1,350 students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Mountain View. The school publishes a comprehensive school accountability report each year so parents can see how the school is faring academically. Students have access to a district-wide college and career center to prepare for life after high school.
Mountain View’s extensive facilities include several computer labs, a student-run bank, art studios and a multipurpose student union. Built in 2019 and named after a beloved teacher, the Bobby Salcedo Student Union is also a community center hosting music and theater performances year-round.
In addition to typical high school subjects, Mountain View provides students access to a video production academy where students produce live streams of school events and create their own artistic work.
The school’s award-winning Teacher Preparation Academy allows pupils to explore a teaching career. The program pairs Mountain View students with elementary school students for one-on-one instruction and tutoring.
Mountain View High
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2900 Parkway Dr,
El Monte, CA
El Monte Union High School District
School Details
Head of School
Larry Cecil
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
B
A-
B-
C
C+
C+
C+
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
36%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
4.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.7%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
338:1
Student Diversity
Male
52%
Female
47.8%
Hispanic
93%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.9%
Black
<1%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
223 Students
University of California - Irvine
185 Students
California State University - Los Angeles
154 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
126 Students
University of Southern California
124 Students
University of California - Berkeley
123 Students
University of California - San Diego
120 Students
California State University, Fullerton
116 Students
California State University - Long Beach
115 Students
Rio Hondo College
107 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
73 Students
Psychology
51 Students
Nursing
49 Students
Biology
47 Students
Criminology
28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
25 Students
Child Development
25 Students
Computer Science
23 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
20 Students
Political Science and Government
19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/21/2024
My experience at Mountain View hasn't been bad. I like the school and I believe that there are some great teachers here like Mr. Bolen, Mr. Campbell, and Mr. Martinez; But there's also some teachers who I don't think are the best. There are also programs like the college courses from Rio Hondo or the programs like our Teacher Preparation Academy and Upward Bound that help students prepare for college. But I also think that our Career Center could be better because students who don't know that we have programs may not take advantage of them and I think the advisor of the Career Center isn't very helpful. And lastly, I wanted to talk about the sports. Our sports teams are not the best and I think that we need better funding specifically for our tennis teams. I believe that tennis isn't supported much by the school and we don't have much funding. I would like to see the school be more helpful with college readiness and be more available to hear the criticism that other students may have.
4/29/2023
It's an okay school, the teachers have experience and respect for the students. The food is fairly decent and the funding is being used correctly. I just wish they took some of us more seriously.
5/1/2022
It's a very so-so environment. But, if you are okay with the teachers and talk to them frequently then it doesn't turn out that bad.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/15/2014
I graduated in 1986 and was unfortunate to have Ms. Acosta as my counselor. Unfortunately for the Viking Ship, Ms. Acosta was promoted to the admin ranks and the rest of it is history. Our sports program became that much worse and academics suffered even more. That is what you get when you promote p...
11/12/2011
I attended this high school a few years ago. Its not the greatest but if you become involved in the academic programs there is it is much more enjoyable! I was involved in the VISTA academy sophomore, Junior, and Senior year. If it wasn't for the teachers that were involved in the academy I wouldn't...
5/13/2010
Honestly, my student attends this school and I hate it so much. When the economy is good, the school is good. When the economy is bad, the administration and the staff just doesn't care about their students as much as they do about money. The students don't reach their full potential. They do the mi...
8/26/2007
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List Price Range
$588K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
17
Average Home Value
$791,582
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
64%
Average Household Income
$72,676
% of College Grads
8.6%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,282 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
73.3%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 10th to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Mountain View Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
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Low-key neighborhood next to Whittier Narrows Park and El Monte's shopping centers
Downtown El Monte
A centrally located Main Street retail hub with diverse shops and eateries
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Park El Monte
Various home options and diverse Garvey Road businesses, not far from downtown
River East
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Northwest El Monte
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Mountain View High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in El Monte, CA and is served by the El Monte Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,325 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Mountain View High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $791,582. Discover additional schools in the area, like El Monte High School, Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School, El Monte Union High School Community Day, and more. Learn more about what El Monte has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mountain View High.