Mountain View High School

Mountain View High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3535 Truman Ave,  Mountain View, CA
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District
3.9
4.6
2,202 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Grissom
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
114
Full Time Teachers
114
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
80.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
50.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
32.6%
State Average
9.9%
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
282:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
45.6%
White
36.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
27.6%
Hispanic
22.9%
Two or more races
10.5%
Black
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#26 Best Public HS in California
#33 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#99 Best HS For Stem in California
Source: Niche

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.
University of California - Los Angeles 442 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 363 Students
University of California - San Diego 333 Students
University of California - Berkeley 332 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 320 Students
University of California - Davis 307 Students
University of Southern California 282 Students
University of California - Irvine 251 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 250 Students
San Diego State University 220 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 246 Students
Psychology 200 Students
Computer Science 159 Students
Biology 134 Students
Political Science and Government 83 Students
Economics 74 Students
Mechanical Engineering 67 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 65 Students
Engineering 63 Students
Communications 61 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 264 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/31/2024
Mountain View High School offers lots of support in terms of teachers and outside-of-the-classroom resources. While the administration could be better with the current principal, the environment is still very welcoming.
2.0 Sophomore
4/15/2024
My experience so far in Mountain View High School has honestly not been the best. You will encounter racist white students and a principal who takes Hispanic students out of MVHS without a reason. The school system is very unfair and very competitive. For the money Mountain View High School receives they should focus on the quality of the food they provide for the students as well as the teachers they choose.
5.0 Senior
3/13/2024
Mountain View High School is a very inclusive school with a friendly community. Teachers are always supporting students and help them do their best work.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/30/2024
Best school in the world, with extremely high ratings by everyone, and negative bullying. Would recommend!
5.0 parent
2/14/2024
My daughter had an amzing four years here. Starting from freshman year during covid, the school has been super engaging and really strives to make all students happy. The teachers are really good, especially Ms. Wu, the AP Lit teacher. My daughter has learned so much in her classes and thoroughly en...
5.0 parent
6/15/2020
Outstanding teachers and resources for a public high school. Balancing course work and extra-curriculars were challenging for our son, but he is a better student, athlete and person after his 4 years here. Great experience overall.
5.0 parent
3/13/2018
My child graduated recently and is now at one of the HYPSM schools. I think, as with any school, public or private, that there are good vs poor teachers, and who you get is mainly a matter of luck. The counselors are good, for the most part, and some are absolutely fantastic (we were lucky to have b...

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Mountain View High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Mountain View, CA and is served by the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,202 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Mountain View High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $4,171,510. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alta Vista High School, Fremont High School, Homestead High School, and more. Learn more about what Mountain View has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mountain View High School.

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