- Valley Vista High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Mountainside High School (566 vs. 0).
- Valley Vista High School reported a higher students per counselor than Mountainside High School (407.8:1 vs. 132:1).
- Valley Vista High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Mountainside High School (128 vs. 8).
- Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Valley Vista High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Mountainside High School (181 vs. 134).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Valley Vista High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Mountainside High School (566 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Valley Vista High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Mountainside High School (128 vs. 8).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Valley Vista High School reported a higher students per counselor than Mountainside High School (407.8:1 vs. 132:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Valley Vista High School
5 metrics were reported by Valley Vista High School. Comparable data for Mountainside High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
96%
Graduating cohort
496
AP courses offered
11
AP enrollment
228
Dual enrollment
766
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Valley Vista High School
$10,550.18
Mountainside High School
$11,949.62
Local revenue share
Valley Vista High School
34%
Mountainside High School
15.6%
State revenue share
Valley Vista High School
49.9%
Mountainside High School
72%
Federal revenue share
Valley Vista High School
16.1%
Mountainside High School
12.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Valley Vista High School
35.9%
Mountainside High School
51.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Maricopa County
$85,518
Maricopa County
$85,518
Poverty rate
Maricopa County
11.3%
Maricopa County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa County
35.9%
Maricopa County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Maricopa County
3.1%
Maricopa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.