Monte Vista vs Monterey High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 972 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monte Vista
Monterey · Public elementary · Grades K–8
688 students
Monterey High
Monterey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,401 students
| Measure | Monte Vista Monterey, California | Monterey High Monterey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1975 of 5,693 | #576 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #26040 of 50,301 | #10875 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 688 | 1,401 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 1,401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Monterey | Monterey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Vista scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 40.4).
- •Monte Vista does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Monterey High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Monte Vista does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 58.2%).
- •Monterey High does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.7).
- •Monterey High is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 688.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monte Vista better than Monterey High?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Vista ranks higher (48.7 vs 40.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Monte Vista and Monterey High?
About 972 m in a straight line, between Monterey and Monterey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monte Vista: 688. Monterey High: 1,401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monte Vista and Monterey High rank in California?
Monte Vista is 1975th of 5,693 and Monterey High is 576th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).