Mountain View High School is a secondary school in Loveland, Colorado, United States. Mountain View opened in 2000 and is the fourth public high school in the city, and the fifth high school in the Thompson R2-J School District. The principal of Mountain View is Jane Harmon as of the 2018-2019 school year.
Serving 1,118 students in grades 9-12, Mountain View High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mountain View High School's student population of 1,118 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Black, Purple, Silver
School Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#730 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mountain Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View High School's ranking?
Mountain View High School is ranked #730 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mountain View High School often compared to?
Mountain View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loveland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain View High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain View High School is 96%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Mountain View High School?
1,118 students attend Mountain View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mountain View High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View High School?
Mountain View High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mountain View High School offer ?
Mountain View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View High School part of?
Mountain View High School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
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