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Public high school · Mesa Unified District (4235) · Mesa, Arizona

Mountain View High School

Mountain View High School rates 6.7, above the middle of Mesa Unified District (4235)'s high schools, whose rated median is 5.9.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.7this school

6.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Mesa Unified District (4235) median is 5.9.

#880 of 2,019 schools in Arizona · Mesa Unified District (4235): 7 high schools rated, median 5.9

The brief

A Mesa Unified District (4235) high school where students score 67 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 880 of 2,019 schools in Arizona and 42 of 76 in Mesa Unified District (4235).

Mountain View High School is listed in Mesa Unified District (4235), and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math68%537 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading66%537 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.2022 EdFacts; 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.4
25% of the rating
Academics
9.5
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85213; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Mountain View High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Phoenix school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$100,671
Median home value
$407,600
Median rent
$1,640/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
7.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
26
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
19
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
54
Bikeable
City reported crime
1,716/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Mesa. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Mesa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
11.8% participation · state average 2.8 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
25 sports
11 boys' · 14 girls' · 56 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Heritage Academy3.8 mi · charter
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  2. Mountain View High Schoolthis school
    6.7
  3. Learning Foundation1.9 mi · charter
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  4. Mesa Distance Learning Program3.8 mi
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  5. Mesa High School3.2 mi
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  6. Academy With Community Partners1.5 mi · charter
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  7. Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School4.3 mi · charter
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  8. Sun Valley High School3.0 mi · charter
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  9. Evit - Mesa High School3.2 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Mountain View High School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Mountain View High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Mountain View High School is a public high school located in Mesa, Arizona, established in 1976 as the district's third public high school 2. The school's mascot is the Toro, and it is referred to as the 'Campus of Champions' 2. Academically, the institution offers Advanced Placement courses, which are rigorous college-level classes culminating in national exams for university credit 1. It also participates in the AVID program to promote college and career readiness 1. Students interested in music can pursue a Music Conservatory Program, earning the MPS Seal of Musical Excellence upon completion 1. The school incorporates the Paws & Peers program, featuring five therapy dogs on campus 1. Additionally, it engages in Service Learning initiatives designed to reinforce curriculum through community service 1. The school has received recognition for its achievements; notably, it was honored as a Blue Ribbon school during the 1984–85 school year 2. The Toro Spiritline has achieved multiple state and national titles 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.mpsaz.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Mountain View High School serve?

Mountain View High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mountain View High School?

Mountain View High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,391 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View High School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mountain View High School rank in AZ?

Mountain View High School ranks #880 of 2,019 schools in AZ.

What is Mountain View High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mountain View High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mountain View High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain View High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mountain View High School a charter school?

No, Mountain View High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mountain View High School a Title I school?

No, Mountain View High School is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,391
Student-teacher ratio
21.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
157
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Phone
(480) 472-6900
4-year graduation
88.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#42 of 76
Schools in district
78
District spending per student
$12,121
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 85213)
37,323
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
38.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.