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Monte Vista High

Grossmont Union High · San Diego County · 3230 Sweetwater Springs Boulevard, Spring Valley, CA 91977-6934

(619) 660-3000 · monarchs.guhsd.net/

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5/10
#619
Rank 619 out of 1,227
Top 50%
English Language Arts3/10 · #887 · 28th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #396 · 68th percentile
Science6/10 · #597 · 54th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Monte Vista High sits in Spring Valley, a working-class community tucked into the hills east of San Diego that has a strong sense of neighborhood pride and a diverse, tight-knit feel. The school lands right in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative strength, making it a solid option for families who want a well-rounded public high school without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some nearby districts. It's a good fit for families rooted in the community who value stability and a school that reflects the real, multicultural character of San Diego's East County.

Student Demographics

293 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
208 (71%)
White
32 (11%)
African American
29 (10%)
Filipino
12 (4%)
Multiple Races
9 (3%)
Asian
5 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners81 (28%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged235 (80%)
Students with Disabilities67 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,543
Enrollment
77.1
Teachers (FTE)
20:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.5
Administrators (FTE)
17.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

81.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

17
AP Courses
offered
18.8%
AP Participation
of students
295
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Monarchs · CIF San Diego Section

25
varsity sports
10 boys
11 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Lacrosse (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #1271 · 43rd percentile

68 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found