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164 schools use the "Mountain Lions" mascot.
Most common states: California (38), Arizona (17), Colorado (17)
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The Mountain Lion is one of the coolest and toughest-sounding mascots out there, and it's no surprise it's a favorite among many schools. Used by 164 schools across the USA, this fierce feline is especially popular in Wyoming, where the rugged landscape matches the mountain lion's fearless and agile vibe. These mascots embody strength, determination, and leadership, inspiring students to be confident, courageous, and always ready to take on challenges. Whether they're on the sports field or in the classroom, the Mountain Lion mascot encourages students to be fearless and kind, just like the mountain lion that protects its community with power and grace 🐾💪. So, if your school has a Mountain Lion mascot, you're probably surrounded by a community that values bravery, resilience, and teamwork. Ngl, that's pretty awesome 🏆
Hear how the Mountain Lions fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 38 programs flying the Mountain Lions banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Drew Kim
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Wyoming. With 2 schools per million residents, the Mountain Lions is part of daily conversations here.”
Drew Singh
Wyoming Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Mountain Lions delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Blair Hughes
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
164 schools in our database use the Mountain Lions mascot across 33 states.
The Mountain Lions shows up most in California (38), Arizona (17), and Colorado (17). Wy also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Mountain Lions as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone.
Elementary programs adopt the Mountain Lions most often (109 schools). Other (21) and High School (17) also feature this mascot.