Serving 162 students in grades 10-12, Mountain Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain Vista High School's student population of 162 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Motto
Madera Unified will set the standard for hard work, creativity and resiliency with a fearless drive to continuously improve.
School Rankings
Mountain Vista High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Vista High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)89.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Vista High School's ranking?
Mountain Vista High School is ranked #9367 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Vista High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mountain Vista High School?
162 students attend Mountain Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mountain Vista High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Vista High School?
Mountain Vista High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Vista High School offer ?
Mountain Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Mountain Vista High School part of?
Mountain Vista High School is part of Madera Unified School District.
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