Monte Vista High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Danville, California, United States. It is a National Blue Ribbon school, as well as a California Distinguished School. It is fully WASC accredited. The school is located in the San Ramon Valley, approximately 35 miles (56 km) east of San Francisco, and is part of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Their school mascot is a mustang.
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Academics
The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and offers college preparatory courses that are University of California A-G certified. As of 2025, Monte Vista offers 26 Advanced Placement courses and 13 honors courses. The school also offers courses through the California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs.
Sports
The Monte Vista Mustangs compete in the East Bay Athletic League (EBAL) of the CIF North Coast Section (NCS). They won the CIF championships in boys' basketball (2014) and girls' swimming (2017).
Notable alumni
Mark Appel, baseball pitcher
David Brevik, video game designer/programmer
Leroy Chiao, astronaut
Mike Crudale, professional baseball player
Taylor Dent, tennis player
Jack Endries, NFL tight end
Zach Ertz, NFL tight end
Bob Gregor, NFL defensive back
Jake Haener, NFL quarterback
Nate Landman, NFL linebacker
Corey Luciano, NFL offensive lineman
Tim Kang, actor
George Komsky, opera singer and songwriter
Jeff Lockie, football player
Casey Merrill, NFL defensive end
Judah Miller, comedy writer
Murray Miller, comedy writer
Bob Myers, professional basketball general manager
John Patitucci, jazz musician
Chuck Prophet, musician
Gar Ryness, comedian, 'Batting Stance Guy'
Adam Schiff, member of US House of Representatives from California's 28th district (2001 – 2024) and US senator from California (2024 – present)
Greg Sestero, actor and author
Connor Shay, CFL linebacker
Jessica Steffens, Olympic women's water polo
Maggie Steffens, Olympic women's water polo
Christy Turlington, model
Bree Turner, actress
Nicholas Vasallo, composer
Joey Wagman, American-Israeli baseball player
Ryan Whalen, NFL wide receiver
Josh White, MLB pitcher
Kevin Woo, K-pop musician
Kyle Wright, football quarterback
David Zuckerman, television producer