Alta Vista serves 51 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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-8
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alta Vista ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Alta Vista's student population of 51 students has grown by 2450% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alta Vista is 0.37, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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
How many students attend Alta Vista?
51 students attend Alta Vista.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Alta Vista students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Vista?
Alta Vista has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alta Vista offer ?
Alta Vista offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alta Vista part of?
Alta Vista is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
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