At a glance
Reported students
1,543
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
76.87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,582
Monte Vista High: 1,543 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
20.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,708
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98.47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Monte Vista High
Monte Vista High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Spring Valley. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Grossmont Union High. NCES reports 1,543 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.8%) and White (10.8%). English learners represent 18.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Monte Vista High
- 1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 76.87 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.8%
- Hispanic67.8%
- Black9.8%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
17 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Grossmont Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mount Miguel High
High · Grades 09–12
1,539 reported students
Santana High
High · Grades 09–12
1,621 reported students
West Hills High
High · Grades 09–12
1,624 reported students
El Cajon Valley High
High · Grades 09–12
1,701 reported students
Valhalla High
High · Grades 09–12
1,728 reported students
El Capitan High
High · Grades 09–12
1,810 reported students
Public schools near Monte Vista High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Miguel High High · Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 1,539 | 2.7 mi |
| Steele Canyon High High · Charter · Steele Canyon High District | 09–12 | 2,198 | 2.9 mi |
| Grossmont High High · Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 2,172 | 3.1 mi |
| Valhalla High High · Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 1,728 | 3.4 mi |
| Helix High High · Charter · Helix High District | 09–12 | 2,554 | 3.8 mi |
| Elite Academy High · Grossmont Union High | 09–12 | 34 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Monte Vista High
What grades does Monte Vista High serve?
Monte Vista High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Grossmont Union High.
How many students attend Monte Vista High?
Monte Vista High reported 1,543 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,708 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Monte Vista High?
The calculated ratio is 20.1:1, based on 1,543 students and 76.87 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Monte Vista High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Monte Vista High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Grossmont Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Monte Vista High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Monte Vista High in?
Monte Vista High is part of Grossmont Union High, based in El Cajon, CA, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Monte Vista High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mount Miguel High (2.7 mi), Steele Canyon High (2.9 mi), Grossmont High (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.