What Monta Vista High School does

Monta Vista High School is a public comprehensive high school serving approximately 1,600 students in grades 9-12 at 21840 McClellan Road, Cupertino, California, within the Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD). Founded in 1969, it operates through district-managed enrollment with no tuition for district residents, funded via local property taxes, state education funding, and voter-approved bond measures such as Measure G. The school is led by Principal Ben Clausnitzer with three assistant principals and four full-time counselors, supported by approximately 110 teaching staff and 40 support staff (including school psychologists, therapists, and food service operations).

Academically, Monta Vista delivers instruction across 12 departments (Math & Computer Science, Science, Art, Business, Drama, English, Industrial Technology, Music, Physical Education, Social Studies, Special Education, and World Language) and offers 27 AP and Honors courses spanning seven curricular areas, supplemented by AVID college-readiness, ELD, and a peer Study Buddy tutoring program. The core technology stack consists of district-provided platforms — Schoology (LMS), Naviance (college/career planning), Google Workspace for Education, Follett Destiny (library), Overdrive/Sora (digital library) and Finalsite (website) — with MySchoolCentral handling ASB card, yearbook, and student store transactions. Co-curricular surface includes 85+ student clubs, 54 athletics teams across 20 sports, performing arts in band/orchestra/choir/drama, and award-winning student publications (El Estoque newspaper, Res Novae literary magazine, El Valedor yearbook).

Outcomes are strong and consistent: a 97% college-going rate, near-100% graduation, and multiple accolades including three National Blue Ribbon School awards (1998, 2008, 2014), eight California Distinguished School recognitions, and a #13 California / #7 STEM ranking by US News (2018). Go-to-market is community-led: prospective students enter through district assignment based on residence, with reputation in Cupertino/Silicon Valley and feeder-middle-school relationships doing the demand-generation work. The business model is government-funded with immaterial ancillary fee revenue (PE uniforms, ASB cards, yearbooks, activity fees). Five community-college dual-enrollment partnerships (De Anza, Foothill, West Valley, Mission, San Jose City) and a Stanford Challenge Success affiliation extend the academic product surface beyond a standard high school.

Name

Monta Vista High School

Legal name

Monta Vista High School

Website

https://mvhs.fuhsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Monta Vista High School is a public comprehensive high school in Cupertino, California, serving approximately 1,600 students in grades 9-12. Operated by the Fremont Union High School District, it offers 27 AP/Honors courses, 85+ clubs, and 54 athletics teams to district residents at no tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• Secondary education services
• College preparatory programs
• Advanced placement courses
• Extracurricular student programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cupertino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: Funded by Fremont Union High School District through local property taxes and state funding; no tuition for district residents
2. Activity and Program Fees: Optional fees for PE uniforms, ASB cards, yearbooks, and various extracurricular programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Monta Vista High School delivers comprehensive public secondary education to approximately 1,600 students in grades 9-12 in Cupertino, California. The school offers 27 AP and Honors courses across seven curricular areas organized into 12 academic departments, supplemented by college and career planning, athletics, performing arts, student clubs, AVID college-readiness program, English Language Development, special education services, library resources, and a staffed wellness room. The school is operated by the Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) and is funded through government channels with no tuition for district residents.

Product overview

Monta Vista High School is a comprehensive public high school serving approximately 1,600 students in grades 9-12. The school offers a broad academic portfolio organized into 12 departments (Math & Computer Science, Science, Art, Business, Drama, English, Industrial Technology, Music, Physical Education, Social Studies, Special Education, and World Language) plus specialized programs including AVID (college-readiness), ELD (English language development), and Study Buddy peer tutoring. The school provides 27 AP/Honors courses across seven curricular areas, supports over 85 student clubs, offers 54 athletics teams in 20 sports, and maintains active performing arts programs in band, orchestra, choir, dance, and drama. Student publications include award-winning newspaper El Estoque. The College & Career Center and Library services provide post-secondary planning and academic resources. A staffed Wellness Room supports student social-emotional health through the Wayfinder curriculum. The school partners with local community colleges for dual enrollment and integrates platforms like Schoology, Naviance, and Google Workspace for education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public High School Education (Grades 9-12) Comprehensive four-year public high school education serving approximately 1,600 students in Cupertino, California, aligned to California State Standards with a 97% college-going rate and nearly 100% graduation rate. Tuition-free for district residents of the Fremont Union High School District.
• Math & Computer Science Curriculum Mathematics and computer science academic department offering courses from Algebra 1 through AP Calculus BC and AP Computer Science A, including Java Programming, AP CS Principles, AP Statistics, and Pre-Calculus pathways for grades 9-12.
• Science Curriculum Science department offering Biology, Chemistry, Physics (including AP Physics C), AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Physiology, and interdisciplinary research courses.
• Visual Arts Curriculum Visual arts program including Art 1-4, Photography, CTE Photo & Design, CTE Commercial Art and Design, CTE Studio Art, and Film and Animation courses.
• Business Education Curriculum Business education program offering Principles of Business, International Business, Law, and Money & Banking courses satisfying UC 'g' College Prep Elective requirements.
• Drama/Theatre Arts Curriculum Theatre arts program with Drama, Stagecraft, and Advanced Drama courses; UC approved for fine arts credit with performance opportunities.
• English Curriculum Four-year English program covering Literature & Writing, World Literature, American Literature, British Literature, Mythology, Sheltered courses, and AVID integration.
• Industrial Technology Curriculum Technical education program offering Intro Woodshop, Advanced Woodshop, Principles of Engineering, and Intro to Engineering Design courses under the Applied Academics elective area.
• Music Curriculum Comprehensive music program including Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, and various Choir ensembles (A Choir, B Choir, Advanced Treble Choir, Mixed Vocal Choir).
• Physical Education Curriculum PE program for 9th graders covering team sports, individual/dual sports, tumbling, health/fitness, aquatic activities, combative sports, and rhythmic activities; electives include Total Fitness, Weight Training, PE Basketball, PE Racquet Sports, and PE Dance.
• Social Studies Curriculum History and social science curriculum including World Studies, World History, US History, AP US History, US Government, AP US Government, AP Economics, and Sheltered courses for English learners.
• Special Education Services Specialized education services including Learning Skills, Comm. Reading, Comm. Math, Comm. Social Science, Comm. Life, Consumer Math, and Training for Transition; staffed with psychologists, behavior specialists, speech pathologists, and para-educators.
• World Language Curriculum Language program offering Spanish (1-5/AP), French (1-4 Honors/AP), Chinese (1-4 Honors/AP), and Japanese (3-4 Honors/AP) with pathways from beginner to advanced proficiency.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Four-year elective college-readiness program for motivated students, focusing on writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading with tutorial groups led by peer tutors.
• English Language Development (ELD) English language development courses including ELD 2 and ELD 3, plus Sheltered content courses in English, Social Science, and Science for English learners.
• Study Buddy Tutoring Peer tutoring program where current MVHS students help fellow students achieve academic success; located in A207 and open during 6th, 7th, and after school periods.
• Library Services Library providing access to physical books, ebooks (Overdrive, Gale GVRL, EBSCO), research databases, Santa Clara County Library eAccount integration, and study spaces.
• College & Career Center Resource center providing college research, application support, essay feedback, resume reviews, summer programs, internships, part-time job information, and community college transfer guidance.
• Athletics Program Interscholastic athletics program with 54 teams across 20 sports, with home games livestreamed via NFHS Network and an Instagram presence via @mvathletics.
• Performing Arts Program Performing arts program including Band, Orchestra, Choir, Color Guard, Dance Team, and Drama with public performances and student-run organizations.
• Student Publications Award-winning student newspaper El Estoque, literary magazine Res Novae, and senior yearbook El Valedor.
• Student Clubs Over 85 student-run clubs spanning cultural, academic, hobby, service, and career interest areas including Spotlight on India and Cure Cancer Cafe.
• Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Courses 27 AP and Honors classes across seven curricular areas, including AP Computer Science (recognized for female diversity 2018-2021), AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Environmental Science, AP US History, AP Government, AP Economics, AP Spanish, AP French, AP Chinese, and AP Japanese.
• Wellness Room Staffed wellness space available to students throughout the school day supporting mindfulness and wellness; integrated with the Wayfinder social emotional learning curriculum.
• Link Crew Student Transition Program Program involving approximately 150 students linking incoming students to campus, helping with the high school transition and focusing on a positive experience, part of the Stanford University Challenge Success partnership.
• Challenge Day Program Annual program that helps bridge communication barriers, increase connectedness, and develop appreciation among campus members, part of the Stanford Challenge Success initiative.
• Dual Enrollment Community College Program Concurrent enrollment partnership with five community colleges (De Anza, Foothill, West Valley, Mission, San Jose City) allowing juniors and seniors to take college courses for credit while completing high school.
• Campus Apparel & Spirit Shop School-branded apparel and spirit merchandise available through the BSN Sports Sideline shop serving students, families, and community supporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% college-going rate for graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration22 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stanford University Challenge SuccesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonta Vista is part of the Stanford University Challenge Success program, working with similar schools regarding strategies for developing a healthy definition of success, and supporting parents, students and staff in working toward that goal.
• De Anza CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing juniors and seniors to take community college classes for enrichment; students can earn college credits while in high school
• Foothill CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing juniors and seniors to take community college classes; includes Sunnyvale Center location
• West Valley CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership for concurrent enrollment opportunities
• Mission CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership for concurrent enrollment opportunities
• San Jose City CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership for concurrent enrollment opportunities
• Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD)coreOthersParent district providing governance, funding, shared services including Schoology LMS, Naviance college planning tool, and FUHS Foundation support for STEAM programs
• NaviancecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege and career planning online tool provided through FUHS Foundation; used for personalized surveys, career exploration, and college application support
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline learning platform sponsored by FUHS Foundation; used as the primary learning management system for course materials and assignments

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Palo Alto High School: Palo Alto High School is a comprehensive public high school in the same Palo Alto district as Gunn, serving an overlapping Silicon Valley demographic with comparable AP breadth and college-preparatory outcomes. It is a benchmark peer for Monta Vista when families evaluate Bay Area public high school options.
• Saratoga High School: Saratoga High School is another FUHSD comprehensive public high school within the same district as Monta Vista, serving a similarly high-achieving Silicon Valley suburban catchment. It offers a comparable mix of AP courses, athletics, and college preparatory programming, making it the most direct intra-district peer in the FUHSD system.
• Cupertino High School: Cupertino High School is Monta Vista's geographically closest FUHSD peer, sharing the same district enrollment zone in Cupertino. It is similarly sized with a comparable comprehensive public high school curriculum, athletics footprint, and college-readiness programming.
• Homestead High School: Homestead High School is one of Monta Vista's four FUHSD peer campuses, sharing governance, district funding, scheduling, and the same Naviance/Schoology technology stack. It serves a comparable Silicon Valley student population with similar AP and extracurricular offerings.
• Lynbrook High School: Lynbrook High School is a FUHSD comprehensive public high school in San Jose that is consistently ranked alongside Monta Vista as one of California's top STEM and college-prep schools. It directly competes for similar high-achieving students from the same district feeder pattern.
• Mission San Jose High School: Mission San Jose High School is a consistently top-10 California public high school, frequently appearing next to Monta Vista in US News rankings for college readiness, AP/IB performance, and STEM outcomes. It serves a comparable high-achieving Asian-American demographic within the Fremont Unified School District.
• Gunn High School: Gunn High School is a top-ranked Silicon Valley public high school within the Palo Alto Unified School District, serving a comparably affluent, college-bound student population. It is regularly cited alongside Monta Vista in national rankings and competes for similar AP and STEM-focused families in the Bay Area.

Broad incumbents

• The Harker School: The Harker School is a prominent Silicon Valley private K-12 school in San Jose with nationally recognized STEM and college-prep outcomes. It competes with Monta Vista for high-achieving Cupertino-area families and serves as a broader incumbent benchmark in the same premium education segment.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Bellarmine is a well-established private Jesuit college-prep school in San Jose that competes with Monta Vista for top Silicon Valley families evaluating public vs. private options. Its broad AP and extracurricular offerings, including athletic and STEM programs, position it as a broader incumbent alternative.

Regional players

• Los Gatos High School: Los Gatos High School is a Silicon Valley-area comprehensive public high school within the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District. It draws from a similarly affluent catchment with comparable AP/college-prep programming, making it a regional rather than intra-district peer for Monta Vista families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/109642382395535
• Instagraminstagram.com/mvathletics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/monta-vista-high-school-28

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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