Mount Miguel High School is a public, comprehensive high school located in Spring Valley, California, and serves over 1,400 students in grades nine through twelve. Opened in 1957, Mount Miguel is the fourth of twelve high schools constructed in the Grossmont Union High School District. MMHS is the home of the Matadors, and the school colors are red and black.
Mount Miguel High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is a 1990 California Distinguished School.
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Matador Early College (MEC)
Students in the MEC enroll in UC/CSU transferable college courses at Grossmont College or Cuyamaca College. They experience a college atmosphere, and are oriented to the process involved in enrolling in college, choosing classes, and completing college coursework.
Athletics
Mount Miguel's athletic teams, the Matadors, compete in the Grossmont Conference and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) - CIF San Diego Section
Notable alumni
Ryan Anthony, 1987, classical trumpet player
Khalif Barnes, 2000, National Football League (NFL) offensive tackle, Jacksonville Jaguars, Oakland Raiders
Robert Griffith, strong safety for the Arizona Cardinals
Arthur Hobbs, defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Jeff Karstens, 2000, starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates
"Shotgun Tom" Kelly, 1968, television personality
Cory Littleton, middle linebacker Los Angeles Rams
Bryant Mitchell, retired NFL player
Ryan Nye, class of 02, hacker, latinX icon
Ogemdi Nwagbuo, defensive lineman San Diego Chargers
Laulauga Tausaga, 2016, World Champion discus thrower
Ray Wells, NFL player