Monte Vista High School

Terrible high school, may it suffer the same fate as Carthage did at the hands of the Romans; graduated class of '73 and never looked back. The only reason for its existence was to keep kids off the street; enroll in classes at Grossmont College where you can actually learn something. School staff did not care; teachers generally OK except for Woodshop teacher who's only function in class was to talk about dune buggy racing in the desert and to supervise the hoodlums in the class; counselling nonexistent and worse (my sister was discouraged from applying to Cal Maritime because "girls don't do that;" spoiled little rich kids abusive of other students (ever have your locker burned? insert charcoal lighter fluid followed by match - voila!).

My kids get the chance to advance according to their ability. This is a struggling public school in Spring Valley but it's still been good for my kids :)
--Submitted by a parent

It's my first year at monte vista & its great. Mvhs seriously is a drama free school.The teachers and staff are very nice..Hands down its a great school
--Submitted by a student

i love this school and its great the atmosphere is wondorful the kids are nice and everyone is friends our activities are great of cource im in asb so i should know it its hard work and the asb student and falculty keep this school fun and safe the teahcers are good could be better but im learning so i have no problem also the disiplince is well and the food is great
--Submitted by a student

I am very dissatisfied with MVHS. Phone calls to counselors and other administrators do not get returned, my daughters classes were over-crowded and out of control. It is more of a daycare center for teens. The students do not get the guidance and discipline they need.
--Submitted by a parent

We currently have one daughter attending, and one who graduated a few years ago. We are very impressed with the quality of teachers and coaching at this school. When we visit, we see a clean and well-run school. The improvements being done this summer will add to the overall feel of excellence. I highly recommend Monte Vista.
--Submitted by a parent

I believe the teachers and staff at Monte Vista give each student an equal chance to be the best they can be. It is up to the student themselves to take advantage of the opportunities available to them. Good teachers, weak admin staff.
--Submitted by a parent

My experience so far has not been the greatest, the office staff are rude and not very courteous at all. Parents to me are put on hold while the office staff go here and there..you could be standing there all day. sorry but i give this school a low score rating.
--Submitted by a parent

MVHS is a solid school surrounded by safe, beautiful neighborhoods on the rise. New premium housing with lake views near the school fetches top dollar, and this can only mean good things for the school. As the income levels of families with children at the school increases, parent participation is growing. The school itself is currently undergoing a large-scale, thorough physical renovation. It's part of the Grossmont Union High School District which encompasses many upscale neighborhoods. Parent involvement throughout the district is high, and the administration is top-notch.
--Submitted by a parent

Monte Vista was basically a 'choose your own fate' type of school. The school's staff does a great job of keeping you safe so long as you keep yourself safe--it's really great practice for the real world. In the same sense, classes can either be challenging and get you into a good college, or easy. Football, waterpolo and wrestling used to be powerhouses with solid baseball and basketball teams to boot.
--Submitted by a former student