Monte Vista High

3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.
Spring Valley, CA 91977

monarchs.guhsd.net/

1,543 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Monte Vista High School, located in Spring Valley, California, is a public secondary school serving the Grossmont Union High School District. Known as the home of the "Monarchs," the school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal character development. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of rigorous college-preparatory coursework, career-technical education (CTE) pathways, and various elective opportunities that cater to diverse student interests.

Beyond the classroom, Monte Vista encourages a well-rounded educational experience through a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The campus culture is built on a tradition of school spirit and community engagement, aiming to instill the values of leadership, integrity, and lifelong learning in its students. By providing these comprehensive resources, Monte Vista High strives to ensure that every student is equipped with the skills and confidence necessary to navigate their future endeavors after graduation.

1,543

Total Students

76.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monte Vista High
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	1,046
Black	151
Asian	82
Two or More	84
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,046 (67.9%)
White
167 (10.8%)
Black
151 (9.8%)
Two or More
84 (5.5%)
Asian
82 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Grossmont Union High
Phone:	(619)660-3000
Website:	http://monarchs.guhsd.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	656
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	520

* 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 9 395

Grade 10 369

Grade 11 333

Grade 12 446