Summary:
Monta Vista High is a highly-ranked public high school located in Cupertino, California, serving over 2,000 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Fremont Union High School District, which is ranked 34th out of 1,568 districts in the state, Monta Vista High has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in California, currently ranking 16th out of 2,323 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.
Monta Vista High's academic performance is exceptional, with 87.82% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 80.67% in the district and 55.73% statewide. In Mathematics, 89.62% of Monta Vista High students were proficient or better, compared to 73.67% in the district and 27.9% statewide. The school also boasts a remarkably high four-year graduation rate of 98.6% and a very low dropout rate ranging from 0.2% to 0.9% over the past five years. Monta Vista High's success extends to supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, White, and multi-racial students, as well as English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Monta Vista High's consistent high performance is a testament to the school's commitment to academic excellence, and its exceptional results compared to nearby schools like Cupertino High, Fremont High, and Homestead High, which are also part of the Fremont Union High School District, suggest that the school has unique factors, such as curriculum, teaching practices, or school culture, that contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes. While the school excels in many areas, its chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, which could be an area for the school to focus on to further improve student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Fremont Union High
SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 2,323 California High Schools
Feeder schools for Monta Vista High:
Student/teacher ratio: 23.4
Number of students: 1,636
Racial breakdown:
Asian:
79.5%
White:
7.9%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Hispanic:
4.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
African American:
0.1%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.3%
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