Monte Vista High School

Monte Vista High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd,  Spring Valley, CA
Grossmont Union High School District
3.9
4.2
1,537 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Randy Montesanto
Student Teacher Ratio
192:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
192:1
Teachers
8
Full Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
590
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
71.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
5
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
14.4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
4.4%
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
409:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.1%
Hispanic
67.9%
White
10.8%
Black
9.8%
Two or more races
5.3%
Filipino
3.5%
Asian
1.8%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#114 Best Public HS Teachers in California
#181 Niche Standout HS 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.
San Diego State University 365 Students
University of California - San Diego 250 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 197 Students
University of California - Irvine 150 Students
California State University - San Marcos 133 Students
University of California - Berkeley 126 Students
University of San Diego 108 Students
University of California - Davis 99 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 99 Students
Cuyamaca College 98 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 71 Students
Business 63 Students
Nursing 61 Students
Psychology 51 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Criminology 21 Students
Film and Video Studies 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 386 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/3/2025
Although I have only been to Monte High School, it is one of the best high schools in the county. They are very supportive and have such good programs available .
5.0 Senior
10/27/2024
I love going to Monte Vista as the teachers and students are extremely connected to one another as everyone knows who is who. Overall the atmosphere is very connected and is a pretty safe place for people to come to.
3.0 Alum
6/26/2024
Monte Vista definitely had a lot of positives just as it had a lot of negatives. The teachers tended to be very strict and struggled to get through their lessons well although there are a few amazing teachers there. Furthermore, the community was very active and many events took place leading to a very healthy environment.
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4.2 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/10/2026
My son attends Monte Vista and he loves going to school there. He loves learning and his teachers do not disappoint him. They are experienced, competent and reliable. He is challenged academically via honors and college level classes. He has made friends and he likes the food well enough. The leader...
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5.0 parent
2/10/2026
Monte Vista has been such a good fit for both of my kids! The honors and AP classes are fascinating and the teachers and staff really care about the students. There is even a mental health support system and a community center available to help families. My kids' sports teams never won championships...
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1.0 parent
12/10/2025
This has been, by far, the worst school experience my child has ever had. The administration consistently fails to protect students who are being bullied and shows a troubling lack of understanding around mental health. Instead of addressing the behavior of documented bullies, the administration rou...
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5.0 student
9/18/2024
Great school in general but in the first 5 weeks there’s already 3 fights so that’s concerning
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Monte Vista High School

Monte Vista High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Spring Valley, CA, in the Spring Valley neighborhood, and is served by the Grossmont Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,537 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 192:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Monte Vista High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $796,779. Discover additional schools in the area, like JCS Manzanita, Steele Canyon High School, Helix High School, and more. Learn more about what Spring Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Monte Vista High School.

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