Mountain View High School

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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
2,187 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Grissom
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.64
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
3.64
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
118
Full Time Teachers
118
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
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
51.9%
State Average
19.4%
Science
36.4%
State Average
11.2%
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
52.6%
Female
46.4%
White
33.8%
Asian
28.2%
Hispanic
21.6%
Two or more races
12.3%
Filipino
2.2%
Black
1.4%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#26 Best Public HS in California
#28 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#95 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 484 Students
Cal Poly 400 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 363 Students
University of California - San Diego 350 Students
University of California - Berkeley 346 Students
University of California - Davis 299 Students
University of Southern California 290 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 265 Students
University of California - Irvine 261 Students
San Diego State University 231 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 265 Students
Psychology 229 Students
Computer Science 155 Students
Biology 142 Students
Political Science and Government 88 Students
Economics 81 Students
Mechanical Engineering 77 Students
Nursing 72 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 72 Students
Marketing 66 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 251 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/1/2026
MVHS is such a welcoming community with so many opportunities that help students be more prepared for the future. They have high level academics and sports. There are a few complains I've heard about teachers not teaching the way students would like, but I don't see it as a major problem.
4.0 Sophomore
7/15/2025
It is a very positive school and they are serious about student mental health. They also have good facilities and resources for students.
3.0 Freshman
6/5/2025
I have a teacher that acts racist and unequal towards ONLY ME at class and I told that to administration and they literally did not care..? There is A LOT of teachers that are extremely weird and racist. When I say a lot, I mean a lot. Even if you complain about them and tell them to administration, administration will NOT do anything about it and just won't care about it.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,187 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% 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 3.64, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $4,329,888. 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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