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Monte Vista High School vs. Valhalla High School

Should you attend Monte Vista High School or Valhalla High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Monte Vista High School
3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Valhalla High School
1725 Hillsdale Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Valhalla High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,537 students in grades 9-12, Monte Vista High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,845 students in grades 9-12, Valhalla High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,537 students
1,845 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Monte Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valhalla High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Monte Vista High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valhalla High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Monte Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valhalla High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Monte Vista High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grossmont Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valhalla High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grossmont Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4638 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#2400 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Monte Vista High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Valhalla High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
32%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monte Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grossmont Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valhalla High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grossmont Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monte Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grossmont Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valhalla High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grossmont Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monte Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grossmont Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Valhalla High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grossmont Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
87%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Monte Vista High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Grossmont Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Valhalla High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Grossmont Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Monte Vista High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Valhalla High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
363
433
Grade 10 Students
352
450
Grade 11 Students
412
428
Grade 12 Students
410
534

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Monte Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grossmont Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Valhalla High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grossmont Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Monte Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grossmont Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valhalla High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grossmont Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
69%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Monte Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grossmont Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valhalla High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grossmont Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Monte Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grossmont Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valhalla High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grossmont Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
11%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Monte Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grossmont Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valhalla High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grossmont Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Monte Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Grossmont Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Monte Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grossmont Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valhalla High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grossmont Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Monte Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grossmont Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valhalla High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grossmont Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Monte Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grossmont Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valhalla High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grossmont Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Monte Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grossmont Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valhalla High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grossmont Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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