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#207 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 2% in state

Monta Vista High

High School · Fremont Union High · Cupertino, CA

A Fremont Union High high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

21840 McClellan Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014

  • Math 90% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 88% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency89.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+61.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.9 pts
Overall Proficiency89% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation60.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.7:1
District spending per student$22,080
Chronic Absenteeism6.8%

Students at Monta Vista High score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency90%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency88%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 89% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2018
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2020*
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2024
Math
90%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

5.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Monta Vista High 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 San Jose map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,694/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cupertino), 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

$229,074

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$3,501/mo

College educated

83%

Homeownership

59.4%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
60.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 girls'·5 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Legend College PreparatoryPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.6 mi481Compare →
7edu Global AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.9 mi142Compare →
TessellationsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–90.9 mi230Compare →
Happy AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–121.3 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Fremont Union High

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$22,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Monta Vista High is listed in Fremont Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Monta Vista High

Monta Vista High is a public high school in Cupertino, CA, part of Fremont Union High, serving approximately 1,636 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Monta Vista High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Monta Vista High School is a four-year public high school located in Cupertino, California 1. It operates as part of the Fremont Union High School District and serves the majority of western Cupertino 1. In 2025, U.S. News ranked the school as the 129th best high school in the United States 1.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monta Vista High

What grades does Monta Vista High serve?

Monta Vista High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Monta Vista High?

Monta Vista High has an enrollment of approximately 1,636 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monta Vista High?

The student-teacher ratio at Monta Vista High is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Monta Vista High rank in CA?

Monta Vista High ranks #207 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Monta Vista High's MySchoolScout rating?

Monta Vista High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Monta Vista High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monta Vista High has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Monta Vista High a charter school?

No, Monta Vista High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Monta Vista High a Title I school?

No, Monta Vista High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monta Vista High?

5.3% of students at Monta Vista High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,636
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.8%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 95014)
61,109
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
40.7
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 95014; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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