Monte Vista

www.montevista.simivalleyusd.org/

478 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Monte Vista School, located at 1220 Fourth St. in Simi Valley, is a specialized educational institution within the Simi Valley Unified School District. It serves as an alternative education site, primarily functioning as a continuation high school. The school is designed to provide a flexible and supportive environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting, helping them stay on track to earn their high school diplomas.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Monte Vista is known for its focus on credit recovery and individualized instruction. By maintaining smaller class sizes and providing targeted support, the school aims to foster a personalized learning experience that addresses the unique social and academic needs of its students. The campus serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students have access to the guidance and opportunities necessary to successfully transition into post-secondary education or the workforce.

478

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Vista
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	188
Black	5
Asian	20
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	2

White
238 (49.8 %)
Hispanic
188 (39.3 %)
Two or More
25 (5.2 %)
Asian
20 (4.2 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Simi Valley Unified
Phone:	(805)579-6326
Website:	http://www.montevista.simivalleyusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 51

Grade 9 34

Grade 10 63