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Mountain View High School

2700 E BROWN RD, MESA, AZ 85213Mesa Unified District (4235) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
3,372
Students
Total enrolled
89%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$13,766
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
21.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 36% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 3,372 students in grades 09–12 in MESA, Arizona.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,766 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Mountain View High School is a very large high in MESA, Arizona, serving grades 09–12 with 3,372 students. The district invests $13,766 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 21.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Mountain View High School

3,372
Total Students
21.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
29%
Free Lunch
161
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,720 male · 1,652 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility29%
National avg 52% · 977 students
Student Composition
58%
30%
Asian1%
White58%
Hispanic / Latino30%
Black3%
Multiracial3%
Native American5%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040497000406

Academic Outcomes at Mountain View High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
89%
State avg
70%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 54th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85213

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,766Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,766
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,057
Student Support$2,616
Administration$1,652
Operations$2,065
Other$1,377
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,766 spent per student, an estimated $6,099 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
37%
State government
44.5%
Local (property tax)
37.4%
Federal programs
18.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 89% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Summit AcademyIshikawa Elementary SchoolZaharis ElementaryFranklin at Brimhall Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
Carson Junior High SchoolTaylor Junior High SchoolFremont Junior High SchoolStapley Junior High School
+5 more
↓
High School
Westwood High SchoolMesa High SchoolRed Mountain High SchoolDobson High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMesa Unified District (4235) →
Phone: (480)472-6900
NCES ID: 040497000406
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MESA seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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Elem
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Mid
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Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
2700 E BROWN RD, MESA, AZ 85213
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.