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Mountain View High

2900 Pkwy. Dr., El Monte, CA, 91732

About Mountain View High

Mountain View High is a public high school in the El Monte Union High School District that only serves students in grades 9 through 12. It is known as one of the best schools in its area. It has a 100% minority enrollment and 95% of its students are economically disadvantaged. The school has a number of different academic paths, such as Advanced Placement classes, which 25% of students take. Mountain View High says that 11% of its students are good at math and 49% are good at reading. Students can also take college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. The campus is known for having a lot of school spirit and helpful teachers, and it is also known for helping students become more resilient. Its main strength is that it is dedicated to giving all students equal access to educational resources and personalized help to make sure they are ready for success after high school, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

Mountain View High Contact Information

Address

2900 Pkwy. Dr., El Monte, CA, 91732

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Phone

(626) 443-6181

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 49% in Reading.
60
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1192
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5876 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mountain View High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.34%
Asian 5.37%
Hispanic 93.79%
Black 0.25%
Two+ Races 0.25%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.34%
Asian
5.37%
Hispanic
93.79%
Black
0.25%
Two+ Races
0.25%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1192
46.22%
551 Female
53.78%
641 Male

Student Population

1192 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

298 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mountain View High School reached a big turning point in late 2025 when a big project to modernize the campus was finished. There were new plants and improvements to the classrooms that made them state-of-the-art. The renovation will add new science labs, update the girls' locker and weight rooms, and make big changes to the baseball and softball fields. The school also recently honored its National Merit Scholars for 2025–2026, which shows how smart its students are. The current projects are also about what happens after high school.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does Mountain View High do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Mountain View High encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q4. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q5. Does Mountain View High offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Mountain View High gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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