The best comprehensive four-year high school in Colorado.
“Together we achieve the extraordinary”
Mountain Vista High School is located in south central Highlands Ranch situated in Douglas County, one of the fastest growing school districts in Colorado. The district spans 860 square miles of rural and suburban settings between Denver and Colorado Springs serving over 60,000 students.
Our doors opened in August of 2001 with 350 students. Currently, Mountain Vista has approximately 2,040 students. We are a traditional, comprehensive public high school with a strong college preparatory program that serves grades 9-12. The 173-day school calendar is comprised of two 18-week semesters.
We have consistently achieved an “Excellent” rating in our overall academic performance. Most recently, Mountain Vista High School has exceeded or met all performance criteria on Colorado’s School Performance Framework highlighted by a 100% rating (35 of 35 points) in the Postsecondary and Work Force Readiness Indicator.
Mountain Vista High School is accredited through Douglas County School District by the Colorado Department of Education.
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As a school community that cares for and respects each individual, we work together to create an academically-challenging environment, to support learning and high achievement and to promote productive and responsible citizenship.
—Core Values—
We Believe:
• Relationships are based on respect, tolerance and understanding.
• Diversity is an asset.
• Education is meaningful and relevant.
• The academic, emotional, and social needs of our students guide our work.
• Everyone is a leader and a learner.
• Innovation, creativity and risk taking are encouraged.
• Every student has opportunities to be involved in the school community.
• It is important to be involved in the community at large.
• A spirit of optimism, teamwork and pride are important elements of success.
• All stakeholders model the core values.
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