Monte Vista High School is located in Monte Vista, Colorado, United States, in the heart of the San Luis Valley.
Serving 254 students in grades 9-12, Monte Vista Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monte Vista Senior High School's student population of 254 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Excellence One Student At A Time
School Rankings
Monte Vista Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monte Vista Senior High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1438 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
71%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
27%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monte Vista Senior High School's ranking?
Monte Vista Senior High School is ranked #1438 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monte Vista Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Monte Vista Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Monte Vista Senior High School?
254 students attend Monte Vista Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Monte Vista Senior High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Vista Senior High School?
Monte Vista Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monte Vista Senior High School offer ?
Monte Vista Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monte Vista Senior High School part of?
Monte Vista Senior High School is part of Monte Vista School District No. C-8.
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