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
1090
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
B-
A
B-
C+
B-
B-
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.38
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Reading Proficiency
48%
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Math Proficiency
14%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
60
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Full Time Teachers
60
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Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
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Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
20
Science
19
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Number of AP Courses
15
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AP Pass Rate
36%
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AP Math Enrollment
Average
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Average
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
3.5%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
5.7%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
338:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.5%
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Female
48.4%
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Hispanic
93.2%
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Asian
5.4%
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Filipino
<1%
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White
<1%
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Black
<1%
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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
214 Students
University of California - Irvine
178 Students
California State University - Los Angeles
148 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
125 Students
University of California - Berkeley
124 Students
University of California - San Diego
118 Students
University of Southern California
117 Students
California State University, Fullerton
114 Students
California State University - Long Beach
113 Students
Rio Hondo College
106 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
72 Students
Psychology
51 Students
Nursing
48 Students
Biology
45 Students
Criminology
28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
24 Students
Child Development
24 Students
Computer Science
23 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
18 Students
Education
18 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/2/2025
Overall I've had a great 4 years at Mountain View highschool. the staff is great, and the campus is nice, but the students tend to ruin the experience. I have taken ap courses at this school and the teachers seem fairly educated on the subjects they teach.
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.
2/3/2023
Mountain View was a fun place because the ASB students put lots of effort into the activities. The sports struggled a bit and the food could have been better. People there are very talkative and will become friends with you.
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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Median Lot Size
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% Renters
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- 9th to 12th
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Mountain View Park
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- Basketball
- Picnic Area
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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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $780,913. 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.