Monte Vista High School (Danville, California)
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 east of San Francisco, and is part of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Its rival is San Ramon Valley High School.Academics
The school is fully WASC accredited and offers college preparatory courses that are University of California A-G certified. In 2014, the school offered 23 Advanced Placement courses and 7 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 of the CIF North Coast Section. They won the CIF championships in boys' basketball and girls' swimming.Notable alumni
- Mark Appel, baseball pitcher
- David Brevik, video game designer/programmer
- Leroy Chiao, astronaut
- Mike Crudale, pro baseball player
- Taylor Dent, tennis player
- Zach Ertz, NFL tight end
- Nate Landman, college football linebacker
- Tim Kang, actor
- George Komsky, opera singer and songwriter
- Jeff Lockie, football player
- Casey Merrill, NFL defensive end
- Bob Myers, professional basketball general manager
- Judah Miller, comedy writer
- Murray Miller, comedy writer
- John Patitucci, jazz musician
- Chuck Prophet, musician
- Gar Ryness, 'Batting Stance Guy'
- Adam Schiff, Member of US House of Representatives from California's 28th district
- Greg Sestero, actor and author
- 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
- Kevin Woo, K-pop
- Kyle Wright, football quarterback
- David Zuckerman, television producer
