Vista (Alternative)

Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : <50%
  • : 11-19%
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Vista (Alternative)'s student population of 12 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
12 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Vista (Alternative) is 0.28, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
11-19%
59%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vista (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
11-19%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vista (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Vista (Alternative) and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Vista (Alternative) and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Vista (Alternative) and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
84%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Vista (Alternative) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
8%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Vista (Alternative) and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
8%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Vista (Alternative) and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Vista (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vista (Alternative).
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.28
This chart display the diversity score of Vista (Alternative) and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(14-15)
<50%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Vista (Alternative) and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vista (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vista (Alternative) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Vista (Alternative) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 89%.
How many students attend Vista (Alternative)?
12 students attend Vista (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Vista (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista (Alternative)?
Vista (Alternative) has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista (Alternative) offer ?
Vista (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Vista (Alternative) part of?
Vista (Alternative) is part of Bonita Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : <50%
  • : 11-19%
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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