Monta Vista High School is a four-year public high school in Cupertino, California. Part of the Fremont Union High School District, the school serves most of the area of western Cupertino. In 2025, Monta Vista was ranked by U.S. News as the 129th best high school in the United States.

As of 2024, Asian Americans comprise 79.5% of the student body.

History

Monta Vista High opened in 1969.

In 2014, a new field, track, and stadium were built along with a new student union and newly renovated cafeteria and six classrooms.

On November 8, 2024, Monta Vista High School went into lockdown owing to false reports of an active shooter. All students and staff were released after sheriffs completed their search of the campus and gave the all-clear.

Notable alumni

  • Cathy AngActress
  • Matthew AxelsonNavy Seal
  • Suchir BalajiArtificial intelligence researcher
  • Amir Bashtiprofessional soccer player
  • Dylan FergusActor
  • Ryan HancockProfessional baseball player
  • Andrew HeCompetitive Programmer
  • Zach HsiehSocial media personality
  • Sheryl JohnsonField hockey coach, member of the US Olympic field hockey team
  • Paul KimKorean American musician, Singer and Rapper
  • Kyle KingsburyUFC fighter
  • Andrew Martinez"The Naked Guy" at the University of California, Berkeley
  • DJ PatilChief Data Scientist of the United States
  • Adam PetersGeneral manager of the Washington Commanders (NFL)
  • Daniel PuderMMA fighter
  • Ron ReisWCW wrestler
  • Robert RothbartProfessional Basketball Player
  • Stephanie ShehVoice Actress
  • Patrick ShyuSocial media personality
  • Beth A. SimmonsProfessor and Academic
  • Leah ThomasProfessional Cyclist, US Olympic road cyclist
  • Vance WalbergBasketball Coach
  • Angela ZhangScientist

References

  • Monta Vista High School website
  • School Newspaper