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3535 Truman Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040-4559
Summary
Mountain View High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
88.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
72.6% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 88.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 72.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 43/1,596 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 34/1,596 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,187 |
| Low-Income Students | 279 (12.8%) |
| English Learners | 124 (5.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.2 points from last year and rose 6.3 points over the full period. Math rose 4.0 points from last year and rose 3.4 points over the full period.
•Math +3.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
88.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 92.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 86%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
72.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 51.4-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 78.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Mountain View High compare within the district?
Mountain View High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Mountain View-Los Altos Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mountain View High rank in California?
Mountain View High ranks No. 43 of 1,596 in reading and No. 34 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Mountain View High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 60.6% meet the reading standard and 27.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mountain View High compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Mountain View High is No. 5 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 52 9–12 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View HighThis school | 72.6% | 88.3% |
| Los Altos High | 66.5% | 77.3% |
