Serving 164 students in grades 10-12, Mountain Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain Vista High School's student population of 164 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Madera Unified will set the standard for hard work, creativity and resiliency with a fearless drive to continuously improve.
School Mascot
Panthers
School Rankings
Mountain Vista High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Vista High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Vista High School's ranking?
Mountain Vista High School is ranked #9367 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Vista High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mountain Vista High School?
164 students attend Mountain Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mountain Vista High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Vista High School?
Mountain Vista High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Vista High School offer ?
Mountain Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Mountain Vista High School part of?
Mountain Vista High School is part of Madera Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2020
My daughter attends Mountain Vista and I could not be more pleased with her progress! When she entered this school, she was a year and a half behind her grade level. In just one school year, she was online to graduate! It was the encouragement from the teachers who believed in her that led her to believe in herself! Those teachers are wonderful people who really care about their students' futures!
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