Mountain Vista High School

Mountain Vista High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10585 Mountain Vista Rdg,  Highlands Ranch, CO
Douglas County School District No. RE-1
4.0
4.0
2,217 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Weaver
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
108
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
73.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
40%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
230:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
75%
Hispanic
12.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.2%
Two or more races
4.9%
Black
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Colorado State University 554 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 527 Students
University of Colorado Denver 187 Students
University of Denver 181 Students
University of Northern Colorado 179 Students
University of Arizona 172 Students
Arizona State University 147 Students
Colorado School of Mines 143 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 137 Students
Colorado Mesa University 125 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 301 Students
Psychology 159 Students
Biology 146 Students
Nursing 101 Students
Computer Science 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 78 Students
Finance 70 Students
Mechanical Engineering 67 Students
Political Science and Government 63 Students
Criminology 62 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 365 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
1/26/2025
Mountain Vista High School is a great school leading many students to amazing futures. Vista works hard to teach students about their options after high school and has many good pathways to learn about. The food is low quality and makes me sick at times. Also, the bathroom sinks rarely work. Certain teachers are amazing and drive students to learn while others are difficult to connect to and are not good at engaging students.
4.0 Senior
1/13/2025
I had an overall amazing experience at Mountain Vista. The whole community cares a lot about the students and activities at MVHS. Wish Week is one of the greatest events I have ever had the pleasure of being a part of, and I will always be thankful for the experience I had with the people at Vista.
5.0 Parent
12/26/2024
MVHS is a community. The families and staff members are a unique group - supportive, proud, loyal. We couldn't be prouder to be a part of this community.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/12/2024
As a parent of 3 children who have attended and attends Vista, I cannot say enough good things about this school. The administration, academic counselors, and some very devoted teachers are above par. My children have enjoyed this great high school (with the great view) for 7 years and counting. So...
5.0 parent
2/24/2024
Good club, skilled teacher, lots of Ap subject, satisfied with my child readiness school proving for collage.
1.0 teacher
6/7/2023
No fortnite D: (filler ffiller filler filler filler)
5.0 other
10/16/2016
Sent three boys to this school and they enjoyed all aspects of school - academics, athletics and social. Administration is approachable and reactive. Quite honestly you cannot go wrong with any Highlands Ranch school from K-12.

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Mountain Vista High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Highlands Ranch, CO and is served by the Douglas County School District No. RE-1 in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 2,217 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Mountain Vista High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $814,280. Discover additional schools in the area, like STEM School Highlands Ranch, Cherry Hills Christian School, Redstone Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Highlands Ranch has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mountain Vista High School.

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