MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Mountain View High is a public high school that is part of the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High school district, located in Mountain View, CA with about 1,969 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 102 teachers, Mountain View High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Mountain View High School, located at 3535 Truman Ave. in Mountain View, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District. Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, the school benefits from a diverse, high-achieving community and maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous college preparatory programs, and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for the demands of higher education and the modern workforce.
Beyond its academic focus, Mountain View High School places a significant emphasis on student engagement and holistic development. The campus fosters a vibrant extracurricular environment, featuring a robust selection of competitive athletics, visual and performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. With a commitment to inclusivity and innovation, the school leverages its proximity to major technology hubs to provide students with unique enrichment opportunities, striving to cultivate a collaborative and supportive culture that encourages both personal growth and community involvement.
For more information, contact Mountain View High at (650) 940-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mountain View, CA 94040-4559
(650) 940-4600
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Mountain View, CA with about 1,969 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
- Total Students:
- 1,969
- Teachers:
- 102.75
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,969 students
- White
- 41.7%
- Asian
- 25.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.