Monta Vista High

1,751 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Monta Vista High School, located in the heart of Cupertino, California, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public secondary schools in the United States. Serving a predominantly high-achieving student body within the Fremont Union High School District, the school is noted for its rigorous academic environment and exceptional standardized test scores. It consistently earns top rankings from educational publications, reflecting a culture that prioritizes STEM excellence, competitive extracurriculars, and a strong emphasis on college preparation.

Beyond its academic reputation, Monta Vista fosters a highly active campus life that balances intellectual intensity with a broad range of student-led organizations. The school is particularly well-regarded for its competitive robotics team, nationally ranked speech and debate program, and robust athletic department. While the pressure of its high-achieving environment is often a topic of discussion among students and parents, the school remains a premier destination for families seeking a comprehensive, college-preparatory education in Silicon Valley.

1,751

Total Students

74.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monta Vista High
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	75
Black	3
Asian	1,376
Two or More	150
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
1,376 (78.6 %)
Two or More
150 (8.6 %)
White
144 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
75 (4.3 %)
Black
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fremont Union High
Phone:	(408)366-7600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,751
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 414

Grade 10 434

Grade 11 408

Grade 12 495