Mountain View High School in unincorporated Pima County, Arizona is one of the two high schools in the Marana Unified School District. It opened in 1986, ten years after Mesa's high school with the same name.
Serving 1,876 students in grades 9-12, Mountain View High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,876 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mountain View High School's student population of 1,876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,876 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
44%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
45%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Monte The 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 #512 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mountain View High School often compared to?
Mountain View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marana High School, Ironwood Ridge High School, Canyon Del Oro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain View High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain View High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mountain View High School?
1,876 students attend Mountain View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mountain View High School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Arizona state average of 17:1.
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 Marana Unified District (4404) School District.
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