Monta Vista High School is a four-year public high school located in the Silicon Valley city of Cupertino, California, US. Part of the Fremont Union High School District, the school serves most of the suburban residential and industrial technology enriched area of western Cupertino. In 2016, Monta Vista was ranked by Newsweek as the 18th best high school in the United States. History Monta Vista High opened in 1969. In 2014, a new field, track, and stadium were built along with a new student union and newly renovated cafeteria and six classrooms. On October 27, 2014, student Ethan Justin Wong, who was riding his bike to school, collided with a haul truck, although the specifics were unclear. Wong was pronounced dead at the scene. Notable alumni Matthew Axelson Navy Seal Andrew He competitive programmer Angela Zhang scientist Matt Arya professional soccer player Amir Bashti professional soccer player Dylan Fergus actor Sheryl Johnson field hockey coach, member of the US Olympic field hockey team Kyle Kingsbury UFC fighter Andrew Martinez "The Naked Guy" at the University of California, Berkeley DJ Patil Chief Data Scientist of the United States Daniel Puder MMA fighter Ron Reis WCW wrestler Robert Rothbart professional basketball player Stephanie Sheh voice actress Beth A. Simmons professor and academic Vance Walberg basketball coach Paul Kim (1981-) Korean American musician, singer and rapper Leah Thomas professional cyclist, US Olympic road cyclist Zach Hsieh YouTuber and social media influencer Notable faculty Petri Hawkins-Byrd television personality known for his role as bailiff for entire series run of 25 seasons of Judge Judy (1996-2021) References External links Monta Vista High School website School Newspaper Educational institutions established in 1969 Fremont Union High School District High schools in Santa Clara County, California Public high schools in California 1969 establishments in California