Mountain View High School is a four-year public secondary school, located in Meridian, Idaho. Opened twenty-two years ago in the fall of 2003, it is the fourth of six traditional high schools in the West Ada School District and serves its southern portion.
Serving 2,521 students in grades 9-12, Mountain View High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 10% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mountain View High School's student population of 2,521 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Silver, Kelly green
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks within the top 30% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
4%
1%
White
76%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View High School's ranking?
Mountain View High School is ranked #151 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Mountain View High School often compared to?
Mountain View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Mountain High School, Meridian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain View High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain View High School is 92%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Mountain View High School?
2,521 students attend Mountain View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mountain View High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View High School?
Mountain View High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain View High School offer ?
Mountain View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain View High School part of?
Mountain View High School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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