- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cupertino, CA
Monta Vista High
Federal NCES profile for Monta Vista High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061443001699
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monta Vista High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Cupertino · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 5.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monta Vista High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monta Vista High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Cupertino, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Union High · California
NCES ID 061443001699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-115 students YoY
Monta Vista High shrank from 1,751 students in 2022-23 to 1,636 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 74.2 → 69.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-115 students YoY 061443001699 · Cupertino, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,630 enr · 22:1 · 5.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Homestead High (2,224 students)
Monta Vista High shrank from 1,751 students in 2022-23 to 1,636 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 74.2 → 69.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monta Vista High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homestead High
Homestead High
2,224 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
2,060 students
- Cupertino High
Cupertino High
1,800 students
- Lynbrook High
Lynbrook High
1,702 students
- This school
Monta Vista High
1,630 students
- Community Day 6
Community Day
6 students
What this shows Monta Vista High reports 1,630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monta Vista High compares
Monta Vista High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.3% | ▼ 90% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,630 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,630
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,989
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 78.7%
Two or More 8.6%
White 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Monta Vista High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Fremont Union High reports $21,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monta Vista High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cupertino High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynbrook High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monta Vista High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,060
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar high schools in Cupertino
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monta Vista High
How many students attend Monta Vista High?
Monta Vista High has 1,630 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cupertino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,751 (2022-23) → 1,636 (2023-24), down 115.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monta Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Monta Vista High is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monta Vista High?
5.3% of students at Monta Vista High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monta Vista High?
The largest demographic group at Monta Vista High is Asian at 78.7% of enrollment, in Cupertino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monta Vista High?
Monta Vista High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monta Vista High rank among high schools in Cupertino?
By Resource Investment Index, Monta Vista High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Cupertino, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cupertino on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Union High?
Besides Monta Vista High, Fremont Union High also operates Homestead High (2,224 students), Fremont High (2,060 students), and Cupertino High (1,800 students). See the Fremont Union High district page for the complete list.