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B- 3.5 California, US
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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B-
Matriculation B-
Academics B
Extracurriculars B
Community B+
Reviews B-
IB World School Empowering students to reach their full potential Competitive Athletics Award-Winning Fine Arts Nationally-Recognized Equestrian Program
Monte Vista Christian School is a coeducational, boarding and day, college-preparatory school. As a Christian educational institution, MVC has a concern for all aspects of a student's life, character, and intellect. Founded in 1926, the campus occupies over 100 acres of rolling lawns, ponds, a sports complex, equestrian facilities, and more than 25 buildings. MVC is an IB World School and authorized for both Middle Years Program and Diploma program. Honors, equestrian, athletics, and art programs are also offered. Students are challenged to think independently and to develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. A full course of ESL leading to graduation is offered.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$63000
Enrollment
827
International Students
0.1%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
38%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:12
Average SAT Score
1209
Average ACT Score
25
Class Size
18
Boarding %
10%

Matriculation

(2022)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#34 University of Rochester 1 +
#55 Santa Clara University 1 +
#75 Baylor University 1 +
#93 University of San Diego 1 +
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1 +
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1 +
#103 University of Arizona 1 +
#103 University of San Francisco 1 +
#104 University of California: Merced 1 +
Arizona State University 1 +
#148 San Diego State University 1 +
#151 University of Mississippi 1 +
#176 University of Arkansas 1 +
#176 University of Idaho 1 +
#194 Biola University 1 +
#263 George Fox University 1 +
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1 +
Academy of Art University 1 +
Berklee College of Music 1 +
California Lutheran University 1 +
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1 +
California State University: Fresno 1 +
California State University: Monterey Bay 1 +
Champlain College 1 +
Gavilan College 1 +
MidAmerica Nazarene University 1 +
Monterey Peninsula College 1 +
Northwest Nazarene University 1 +
oregon state university-cascades 1 +
Portland Community College 1 +
Pratt Institute 1 +
Saint Mary's College of California 1 +
San Jose State University 1 +
Santa Barbara City College 1 +
School of Visual Arts 1 +
University of Portland 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2021 2018 2015 2012-2014 Total
All schools 22 45 17 1220 22
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 10 1 11
#3 Stanford University 1 1
#3 Harvard College 1 1
#5 Yale University 10 10
#7 Duke University 17 17
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 1
#9 Brown University 1 + 1
#12 University of Chicago 1 admitted 16 17
#12 Cornell University 29 29
#12 Columbia University 1 + 10 11
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 10 13
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 17 20
#17 Rice University 14 14
#18 Dartmouth College 1 1
#21 University of Michigan 55 55
#22 Georgetown University 11 11
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 26 26
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 22 1 + 23
#24 University of Virginia 191 191
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 admitted 46 47
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 11 14
#28 University of Southern California 1 admitted 14 1 + 16
#28 University of California: Davis 1 admitted 1 + 2
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 52 52
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 admitted 1 + 2
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 admitted 1
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 3
#35 New York University 1 + 1 + 18 1 + 21
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 admitted 14 15
#39 Boston College 1 + 1
#40 Tufts University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#40 University of Washington 1 + 1 + 2
#43 Boston University 1 + 1 + 2
#47 Wake Forest University 14 14
#47 University of Rochester 1 + 1
#47 Texas A&M University 1 + 1
#51 Purdue University 1 admitted 30 31
#53 College of William and Mary 1 admitted 181 1 + 183
#53 Northeastern University 23 1 + 24
#53 Case Western Reserve University 61 1 + 62
#57 University of Maryland: College Park 36 36
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 28 28
#60 Santa Clara University 1 + 1 admitted 2
#67 University of Pittsburgh 67 67
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1
#67 George Washington University 15 15
#67 University of Miami 1 admitted 1 + 23 1 + 26
#76 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 admitted 1
#76 Pepperdine University 1 admitted 1
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#86 Clemson University 1 admitted 17 18
#89 Fordham University 1 admitted 1 2
#93 Baylor University 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 3
#96 University of Alabama 12 12
#98 University of San Diego 1 + 1 admitted 1 + 3
#98 Texas Christian University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#98 University of Oregon 1 admitted 1
#98 Drexel University 1 + 21 1 + 23
#104 University of California: Merced 1 + 1 admitted 2
#105 Arizona State University 1 + 1 admitted 2
#105 San Diego State University 1 + 1 admitted 2
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 admitted 1
#105 American University 1 admitted 1
#115 University of Arizona 1 + 1
#115 University of San Francisco 1 + 1 admitted 2
#124 University of Denver 1 + 1
#133 Chapman University 1 admitted 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 admitted 1
#151 Colorado State University 1 admitted 1
#163 University of Mississippi 1 + 1 admitted 2
#163 Seattle University 1 admitted 1
#178 San Francisco State University 1 admitted 1
#178 University of Arkansas 1 + 1
#185 University of Idaho 1 + 1
#185 California State University: Fresno 1 + 1 admitted 2
#236 Biola University 1 + 1 admitted 2
#269 George Fox University 1 + 1
#269 Utah State University 1 admitted 1
#332 Boise State University 1 admitted 1
#382 Palm Beach Atlantic University 1 admitted 1
Penn State University Park 1 admitted 1 + 46 48
University of California: Santa Cruz 1 admitted 1 + 2
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 admitted 53 54
Grand Canyon University 1 admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2021 2018 2015 2012-2014 Total
All schools 2 3 0 0 2
#16 Harvey Mudd College 1 admitted 1
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 + 1
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1 + 2
#93 Lewis & Clark College 1 + 1
#112 Hendrix College 1 admitted 1
#116 Luther College 1 admitted 1

AP Scores

(2022)
Number of students took AP test
98
Number of tests taken
189
58%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

IB

(25)
IB Language A: Language and Literature
IB Global Politics
IB History
IB Psychology
IB Biology
IB Environmental Systems and Societies
IB Language A: Language and Literature
IB Global Politics
IB History
IB Psychology
IB Biology
IB Environmental Systems and Societies
IB Physics
IB Analysis and Approaches
IB Mathematics
IB Art
IB Film
IB Theatre
IB English A: Literature
IB Language B
IB Spanish ab Initio
IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science
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Sports

(14)
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Baseball
Softball
Swimming
Track and Field
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(32)
Associated Student Body
Badminton Club
Break Dance Club
Business Club
California Scholarship Federation
Chinese Chess Club
Associated Student Body
Badminton Club
Break Dance Club
Business Club
California Scholarship Federation
Chinese Chess Club
Chinese Culture Club
Choir
Club Bike
Drama
Drama Club
Equestrian Club
Fashion Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Filipino Culture Club
Foreign Literature Club
Hand Bell Choir
Jane Austen Club
Japanese Club
Journalism/Newspaper
Marching Band
Math Lovers
Model United Nations
National Honor Society
Orchestra
P.E.P.
Psychology Club
Supreme Calculus
Surf Club
Table Tennis Club
Tennis Club
The D.A. Club
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Arts

(2)
Music Theory
Studio Art

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http://www.mvcs.org
2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-8178 x. 101
admissions@mvcs.org
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1926
Campus Size: 103 acres
Boarding Rate: 10%
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Zoom, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Jr., iTEP SLATE, DUOLINGO
School Code:
TOEFL: 1867
SSAT: 5141

Frequently Ask Questions about Monte Vista Christian School

Tell me a bit about Monte Vista Christian School.
Monte Vista Christian School is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1926 , and currently has about 827 students, 0.10% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.mvcs.org.
Does Monte Vista Christian School have rigorous academic requirements?
Monte Vista Christian School also have 38% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Monte Vista Christian School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2022, some students attended Columbia University, University of California: Los Angeles, University of California: Berkeley, New York University and University of California: Santa Barbara.
What is the application requirement for Monte Vista Christian School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Monte Vista Christian School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Monte Vista Christian School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Monte Vista Christian School in 2024 is $63,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@mvcs.org .
Where is Monte Vista Christian School located?
Monte Vista Christian School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Jose, which is about 25 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Jose International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Monte Vista Christian School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Monte Vista Christian School is among the most popular schools, within top 103 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Monte Vista Christian School has been favorited by 261 users.
How to start with an application with Monte Vista Christian School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Monte Vista Christian School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Monte Vista Christian School’s official site: http://www.mvcs.org or call them at 831-722-8178 x. 101.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Monte Vista Christian School?
Yes, here are few: Santa Catalina School, Stevenson School and Woodside Priory School.

The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Monte Vista Christian School?
The overall rating for Monte Vista Christian School is B-.

The section ratings of Monte Vista Christian School are:
B- for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

San Jose, California
San Jose, the heart of Silicon Valley, is the largest city in Northern California by both population and area. As of 2020, the city had a population of over 1 million, making it the most populous city in the Bay Area. Known for its innovation, San Jose is a hub for technology and startups, hosting major companies like Cisco and Adobe. The city is also celebrated for its cultural diversity, thriving arts scene, and Mediterranean climate, making it a vibrant and dynamic place to live and work.
Population (2022) 948,279
Cost of Living Higher than average 53%
Nearby Airport San Jose International Airport

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