Serving 126 students in grades 9-12, Alta Vista Alternative High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alta Vista Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
School Overview
Alta Vista Alternative High School's student population of 126 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alta Vista Alternative High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alta Vista Alternative High School often compared to?
Alta Vista Alternative High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cuyama Valley High School, Carpinteria Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alta Vista Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Alta Vista Alternative High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alta Vista Alternative High School?
126 students attend Alta Vista Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Alta Vista Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Vista Alternative High School?
Alta Vista Alternative High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alta Vista Alternative High School offer ?
Alta Vista Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alta Vista Alternative High School part of?
Alta Vista Alternative High School is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
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