Serving 341 students in grades 9-12, Sierra Vista High (Alternative) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)'s student population of 341 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is 0.20, 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)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Vista High (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sierra Vista High (Alternative)?
341 students attend Sierra Vista High (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sierra Vista High (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Vista High (Alternative)?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista High (Alternative) offer ?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sierra Vista High (Alternative) part of?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is part of Whittier Union High School District.
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