Serving 155 students in grades 6-12, Mountainview Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountainview Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mountainview Alternative High School's student population of 155 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Colors
Moose Pride
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to create a safe and nurturing environment to encourage students to develop an enthusiasm for life-long learning and pursue post-high school opportunities.
School Rankings
Mountainview Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountainview Alternative High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#682 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
90%
72%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Moose
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountainview Alternative High School's ranking?
Mountainview Alternative High School is ranked #682 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Mountainview Alternative High School often compared to?
Mountainview Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Vision High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountainview Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Mountainview Alternative High School is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Mountainview Alternative High School?
155 students attend Mountainview Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mountainview Alternative High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountainview Alternative High School?
Mountainview Alternative High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountainview Alternative High School offer ?
Mountainview Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountainview Alternative High School part of?
Mountainview Alternative High School is part of Lakeland School District.
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