Mountain Vista High School

10585 MOUNTAIN VISTA RIDGE
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126

2,259 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mountain Vista High School, located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Douglas County School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment, comprehensive athletics program, and a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success. It serves a diverse student body and is frequently recognized for its high graduation rates and commitment to college readiness through a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Mountain Vista places a significant emphasis on student engagement and community culture. The school offers an extensive range of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports teams, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. With a focus on fostering both character and academic achievement, the campus provides a well-rounded educational experience intended to support students' personal growth and help them navigate the transition to higher education or the workforce.

2,259

Total Students

111.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Vista High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,694
Hispanic	276
Black	26
Asian	141
Two or More	110
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,694 (75.0 %)
Hispanic
276 (12.2 %)
Asian
141 (6.2 %)
Two or More
110 (4.9 %)
Black
26 (1.2 %)
American Indian
8 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)387-1500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 9 514

Grade 10 577

Grade 11 551

Grade 12 617