Mountain View High School is located in Orem, Utah, United States. It is part of Utah County's Alpine School District. The school first opened its doors to the graduating class of 1980–81. Every year students from Orem Junior High and Lakeridge Junior High enter MVHS.
Serving 1,600 students in grades 10-12, Mountain View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View High School's student population of 1,600 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,600 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
White, Gold, Cardinal
School Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
37%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
55%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Alpine School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bruins
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain View High School's ranking?
Mountain View High School is ranked #722 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mountain View High School often compared to?
Mountain View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orem High School, Timpanogos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain View High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain View High School is 85%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mountain View High School?
1,600 students attend Mountain View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mountain View High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View High School?
Mountain View High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain View High School offer ?
Mountain View High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Mountain View High School part of?
Mountain View High School is part of Alpine School District.
In what neighborhood is Mountain View High School located?
Mountain View High School is located in the Orem Park neighborhood of Orem, UT. There are 1 other public schools located in Orem Park.
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