Mountain View High School

Summary:

Mountain View High School is a public high school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 3,372 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Mesa Unified School District. The school consistently outperforms district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 50% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 39% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 34% and 27% for the district, respectively.

Mountain View High School maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 85.2% to 88.2% over the past five years, which is higher than the district and state averages. The school's dropout rate has also remained relatively low, ranging from 1.4% to 3.5% during the same period. When compared to nearby schools in the district, such as Westwood High School and Mesa High School, Mountain View High School consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency, graduation rates, and other key metrics.

The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 58.45% White, 29.77% Hispanic, 4.51% Native American, 2.94% African American, 1.07% Asian, and 0.74% Pacific Islander, is a strength that provides a rich learning environment. Mountain View High School has also performed well across various student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students, indicating effective strategies to support the needs of all students. While the school is a high-performing institution, there are still areas for improvement, such as the performance of Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students, which rank lower compared to other subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2700 E Brown Rd
       Mesa, AZ  85213-5315


(480) 472-6900

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,419 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  3,372

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.5%
Hispanic:
29.8%
American Indian:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29% Help


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Compare Details Mountain View High School ranks better than 61.8% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked high schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.01. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mountain View High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), Hispanic (29.8%), American Indian (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain View High School is 20.9. 5 high schools in the Mesa Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain View High School is $6,419. 5 high schools in the Mesa Unified District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain View High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain View High School 99th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Mountain View High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesa Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Unified District 179th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain View High School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 91.84 22nd 395 94.4%
2010 90.74 36th 403 91.1%
2011 91.87 30th 397 92.4%
2012 87.48 51st 471 89.2%
2013 86.57 45th 491 90.8%
2014 85.68 48th 394 87.8%
2015 67.05 56th 261 78.5%
2016 64.50 93rd 406 77.1%
2017 56.47 120th 416 71.2%
2018 64.46 98th 420 76.7%
2019 48.45 120th 285 57.9%
2021 71.09 120th 509 76.4%
2022 72.72 94th 464 79.7%
2023 74.08 102nd 469 78.3%
2024 60.01 99th 259 61.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.42 110th 374 70.6%
2022 89.69 33rd 282 88.3%
2023 56.73 78th 199 60.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.91 26th 45 42.2%
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.51 72nd 155 53.5%
2021 68.31 46th 422 89.1%
2022 70.81 36th 380 90.5%
2023 28.63 107th 172 37.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.69 111th 253 56.1%
2022 47.88 65th 168 61.3%
2023 51.36 145th 347 58.2%
2024 41.42 97th 168 42.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.70 1st 23 95.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.36 7th 168 95.8%
2022 28.02 72nd 150 52.0%
2023 60.95 20th 60 66.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.98 101st 354 71.5%
2019 49.49 111th 247 55.1%
2021 75.59 93rd 492 81.1%
2022 77.42 65th 456 85.7%
2023 71.63 91st 406 77.6%
2024 54.62 85th 193 56.0%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.65 38th 130 70.8%
2022 86.78 9th 116 92.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.94 112th 370 69.7%
2019 46.42 104th 238 56.3%
2021 64.55 130th 492 73.6%
2022 68.86 106th 455 76.7%
2023 71.59 102nd 429 76.2%
2024 57.96 86th 207 58.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.62 44th 83 47.0%
2021 29.36 166th 231 28.1%
2022 60.56 90th 238 62.2%
2023 47.74 83rd 146 43.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.93 83rd 122 32.0%
2021 56.86 97th 306 68.3%
2022 57.36 95th 301 68.4%
2023 29.43 134th 201 33.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.92 139th 311 55.3%
2019 29.25 114th 183 37.7%
2021 57.44 142nd 479 70.4%
2022 53.32 140th 441 68.3%
2023 47.07 177th 379 53.3%
2024 33.09 108th 164 34.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.23 17th 68 75.0%
2021 69.11 40th 256 84.4%
2022 77.86 34th 255 86.7%
2023 45.43 58th 128 54.7%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.24 37th 94 60.6%
2022 77.47 21st 129 83.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain View High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.29 89th 291 69.4%
2019 48.16 94th 217 56.7%
2021 66.04 131st 448 70.8%
2022 64.84 103rd 409 74.8%
2023 72.14 86th 371 76.8%
2024 55.97 71st 174 59.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Open Quote I’ve heard for years that bullying was an issue here and have read it on many reviews. I was just informed my oldest was a subject of this last year. After reporting his experience to the school we heard nothing and are barely hearing about it a year later. I’m more concerned for the kids who go here and feel they have no voice as my child does.

I strongly urge this school to take a deep look at not only the history but the future of the security for the children that attend. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mountain View High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2994 8 25 161 33 n/a n/a -58 3163
1989 3195 24 31 182 41 n/a n/a -991 2482
1990 2452 20 31 112 35 n/a n/a -373 2277
1991 2247 11 29 113 44 n/a n/a -129 2315
1992 2295 13 31 112 34 n/a n/a 1 2486
1993 2538 21 34 133 38 n/a n/a 0 2764
1994 2591 18 25 120 32 n/a n/a 0 2786
1995 2568 21 32 120 28 n/a n/a 0 2769
1996 2568 21 32 120 28 n/a n/a 0 2769
1997 2629 26 30 128 25 n/a n/a 0 2838
1998 2653 31 36 140 27 n/a n/a 0 2887
1999 2611 36 34 144 39 n/a n/a 0 2864
2000 2520 35 39 162 33 n/a n/a 0 2789
2001 2432 45 47 173 48 n/a n/a 0 2745
2002 2344 40 56 215 60 n/a n/a 0 2715
2003 2344 40 56 215 60 n/a n/a 0 2715
2004 2338 29 56 229 55 n/a n/a 0 2707
2005 2344 36 65 245 67 n/a n/a 0 2757
2006 2331 40 54 281 70 n/a n/a 0 2776
2007 2254 45 56 316 69 n/a n/a 0 2740
2008 2106 51 51 309 76 n/a n/a 0 2593
2009 2048 54 53 341 84 n/a n/a 0 2580
2010 1960 46 51 332 83 n/a n/a 0 2472
2011 1898 54 59 378 81 0 2 0 2472
2012 2394 99 77 533 95 1 8 0 3207
2013 2259 96 76 604 84 1 14 0 3134
2014 2230 97 85 654 90 1 12 0 3169
2015 2186 88 78 695 108 0 25 0 3180
2016 2200 94 73 804 133 14 25 0 3343
2017 2117 78 71 825 140 15 30 0 3276
2018 2058 74 68 876 133 11 36 0 3256
2019 2009 85 68 847 137 15 43 0 3204
2020 2021 81 63 907 128 15 60 0 3275
2021 1965 98 59 918 147 23 62 0 3272
2022 2010 95 50 985 156 28 64 0 3388
2023 1971 99 36 1004 152 25 85 0 3372

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain View High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 3163 144.8 21.8 n/a
1989 2482 114.4 21.6 n/a
1990 2277 102.5 22.2 n/a
1991 2315 105.5 21.9 n/a
1992 2486 108.4 22.9 n/a
1993 2764 116.3 23.8 n/a
1994 2786 121.7 22.9 n/a
1995 2769 122.9 22.5 n/a
1996 2769 122.9 22.5 n/a
1997 2838 124.9 22.7 n/a
1998 2887 126.6 22.8 n/a
1999 2864 128.7 22.3 n/a
2000 2789 123.9 22.5 n/a
2001 2745 121.8 22.5 n/a
2002 2715 131.1 20.7 11.4
2003 2715 131.1 20.7 11.4
2004 2707 125.1 21.6 12.7
2005 2757 125.2 22.0 15.1
2006 2776 125.5 22.1 16
2007 2740 124.5 22.0 14.9
2008 2593 121.8 21.3 15.6
2009 2580 118.1 21.8 16.1
2010 2472 108.6 22.7 22.8
2011 2472 109.7 22.5 23.4
2012 3207 131.8 24.3 26.8
2013 3134 139.0 22.5 29.1
2014 3169 144.9 21.8 31.1
2015 3180 145.0 21.9 30.5
2016 3343 144.0 23.2 33.1
2017 3276 149.6 21.8 33.7
2018 3256 152.0 21.4 34
2019 3204 157.7 20.3 32
2020 3275 153.0 21.4 32
2021 3272 156.0 20.9 n/a
2022 3388 154.4 21.9 11.4
2023 3372 160.8 20.9 29

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain View High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 3163 144.8 21.8 n/a
1989 2482 114.4 21.6 n/a
1990 2277 102.5 22.2 n/a
1991 2315 105.5 21.9 n/a
1992 2486 108.4 22.9 n/a
1993 2764 116.3 23.8 n/a
1994 2786 121.7 22.9 n/a
1995 2769 122.9 22.5 n/a
1996 2769 122.9 22.5 n/a
1997 2838 124.9 22.7 n/a
1998 2887 126.6 22.8 n/a
1999 2864 128.7 22.3 n/a
2000 2789 123.9 22.5 n/a
2001 2745 121.8 22.5 n/a
2002 2715 131.1 20.7 11.4
2003 2715 131.1 20.7 11.4
2004 2707 125.1 21.6 12.7
2005 2757 125.2 22.0 15.1
2006 2776 125.5 22.1 16
2007 2740 124.5 22.0 14.9
2008 2593 121.8 21.3 15.6
2009 2580 118.1 21.8 16.1
2010 2472 108.6 22.7 22.8
2011 2472 109.7 22.5 23.4
2012 3207 131.8 24.3 26.8
2013 3134 139.0 22.5 29.1
2014 3169 144.9 21.8 31.1
2015 3180 145.0 21.9 30.5
2016 3343 144.0 23.2 33.1
2017 3276 149.6 21.8 33.7
2018 3256 152.0 21.4 34
2019 3204 157.7 20.3 32
2020 3275 153.0 21.4 32
2021 3272 156.0 20.9 n/a
2022 3388 154.4 21.9 11.4
2023 3372 160.8 20.9 29

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain View High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $299 (3.0%) $44 (0.4%) $642 (6.5%) $6,536 (65.9%) $3,036 (30.6%) $9,573 (96.6%) $9,915
2020 $237 (4.2%) $130 (2.3%) $603 (10.7%) $4,948 (87.9%) $314 (5.6%) $5,262 (93.5%) $5,628
2021 $1,196 (18.6%) $50 (0.8%) $2,441 (38.1%) $4,450 (69.4%) $720 (11.2%) $5,169 (80.6%) $6,415
2022 $184 (2.9%) $20 (0.3%) $387 (6.0%) $5,620 (87.6%) $595 (9.3%) $6,215 (96.8%) $6,419

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain View High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 120th of 285 High schoolsRanks 102nd of 469 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students32043372
 5.2%
African American8599
 16.5%
American Indian137152
 10.9%
Asian6836
 47.1%
Hispanic8471004
 18.5%
Pacific Islander1525
 66.7%
White20091971
 1.9%
Two or More Races4385
 97.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32%29%
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Mountain View High School ranks 99th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,372 students attended Mountain View High School.

Students at Mountain View High School are 58% White, 30% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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