Enrollment
2,042
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Danville, CA
Monte Vista High
Federal NCES profile for Monte Vista High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063513005952
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Vista High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #1 of 14
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Monte Vista High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista High ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Danville, CA.
School address
District: San Ramon Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 063513005952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monte Vista High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monte Vista High
Monte Vista High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Danville, California, enrolling 2,042 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.2% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,042 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 101 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (38%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Danville's high schools, it stands alongside San Ramon Valley High (2,036 students): Monte Vista High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.2:1 vs 25.1:1).
San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students) and California High (2,894 students) alongside Monte Vista High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monte Vista High compares
Monte Vista High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 92% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,042 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,042
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
Asian 38.1%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Monte Vista High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Ramon Valley Unified, which includes Monte Vista High.
$13,813
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.6%
State 34.4%
Federal 4.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Monte Vista High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| California High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Ramon Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windemere Ranch Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monte Vista High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,039
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,894
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Danville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,042 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Monte Vista High
How many students attend Monte Vista High?
Monte Vista High has 2,042 students enrolled. It is a high school in Danville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista High is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monte Vista High?
4.2% of students at Monte Vista High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monte Vista High?
The largest demographic group at Monte Vista High is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Danville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Vista High?
Monte Vista High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monte Vista High rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Vista High ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Danville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Danville on the city page.
Is Monte Vista High a good school?
Monte Vista High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Ramon Valley Unified?
Besides Monte Vista High, San Ramon Valley Unified also operates Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students), California High (2,894 students), and San Ramon Valley High (2,036 students). See the San Ramon Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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