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Mt. Diablo High School vs. Monte Vista High School

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School Overview

School
Mt. Diablo High School
2450 Grant St.
Concord, CA 94520
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Monte Vista High School
3131 Stone Valley Rd.
Danville, CA 94526
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10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Monte Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,477 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Diablo High School ranks in the bottom 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,168 students in grades 9-12, Monte Vista High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,477 students
2,168 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mt. Diablo 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 Monte Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mt. Diablo High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Monte Vista High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
93 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mt. Diablo 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 Monte Vista High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Diablo High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures 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 San Ramon Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#8025 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#457 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mt. Diablo 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 Monte Vista High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
67%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Diablo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified 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 Monte Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Diablo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified 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 Monte Vista High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Diablo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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78%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mt. Diablo High School with the average graduation rate observed in the MT. Diablo Unified 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 Monte Vista High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Ramon Valley Unified 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 Mt. Diablo High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Monte Vista High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
368
540
Grade 10 Students
323
533
Grade 11 Students
355
526
Grade 12 Students
431
569

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mt. Diablo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the MT. Diablo Unified 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 Monte Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
% Asian
8%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mt. Diablo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the MT. Diablo Unified 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 Monte Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
74%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mt. Diablo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the MT. Diablo Unified 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 Monte Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mt. Diablo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the MT. Diablo Unified 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 Monte Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mt. Diablo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the MT. Diablo Unified 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 Monte Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mt. Diablo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
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% Two or more races
4%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mt. Diablo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the MT. Diablo Unified 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 Monte Vista High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mt. Diablo High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the MT. Diablo Unified 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 Monte Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified 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
59%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mt. Diablo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the MT. Diablo Unified 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 Monte Vista High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Ramon Valley Unified 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
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mt. Diablo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the MT. Diablo Unified 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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