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#703 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 35% in state

Mountain View High School

High School · Mesa Unified District (4235) · Mesa, AZ

A Mesa Unified District (4235) high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2700 E BROWN RD, Mesa, AZ 85213

  • Math 68% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 66% proficient (2022)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+29.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation11.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.6:1
District spending per student$12,121
Chronic Absenteeism36.3%

Students at Mountain View High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency66%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
66%

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

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Mountain View High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,955/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,671

Median home value

$407,600

Median rent

$1,640/mo

College educated

39%

Homeownership

77.4%

Poverty rate

7.8%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.8% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
11 boys'·14 girls'·56 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy With Community PartnersCharter · enrollment unverified4.79–121.5 mi184Compare →
Learning FoundationCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–121.9 mi159Compare →
Redeemer Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–121.9 mi93Compare →
Sun Valley High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.49–123.0 mi351Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Mesa Unified District (4235)

Schools in district
78
Rank in district
#28 of 76
District spending per student
$12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mountain View High School is listed in Mesa Unified District (4235); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mountain View High School

Mountain View High School is a public high school in Mesa, AZ, part of Mesa Unified District (4235), serving approximately 3,391 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #703 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mountain View High School

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 #703 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Mountain View High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mountain View High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,391
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
157
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.3%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 85213)
37,323
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
38.4
About this school's data

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

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

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