Mountain View High

3535 Truman Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040

2,187 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mountain View High School, located at 3535 Truman Ave. in Mountain View, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District. Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, the school benefits from a diverse, high-achieving community and maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous college preparatory programs, and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for the demands of higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic focus, Mountain View High School places a significant emphasis on student engagement and holistic development. The campus fosters a vibrant extracurricular environment, featuring a robust selection of competitive athletics, visual and performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. With a commitment to inclusivity and innovation, the school leverages its proximity to major technology hubs to provide students with unique enrichment opportunities, striving to cultivate a collaborative and supportive culture that encourages both personal growth and community involvement.

2,187

Total Students

118.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain View High
Demographic	Student Count
White	729
Hispanic	469
Black	31
Asian	661
Two or More	264
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	11

White
729 (33.7%)
Asian
661 (30.5%)
Hispanic
469 (21.7%)
Two or More
264 (12.2%)
Black
31 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
Phone:	(650)940-4602
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 538

Grade 10 540

Grade 11 500

Grade 12 609