Alta Vista High (Continuation)

1575 Bonair Dr.
Vista, CA 92084

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Alta Vista High (Continuation) serves 86 students in grades 9-12.

Alta Vista High (Continuation) placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 86 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Graduation Rate
: 50-54% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alta Vista High (Continuation) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Alta Vista High (Continuation)'s student population of 86 students has declined by 46% over five school years.

The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

86 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Alta Vista High (Continuation) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Alta Vista High (Continuation) 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3107 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alta Vista High (Continuation) 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

11-19%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

12%

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Hispanic

78%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Alta Vista High (Continuation) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

13%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.37

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Alta Vista High (Continuation) and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

50-54%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Alta Vista High (Continuation) and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

77%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alta Vista High (Continuation) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

16%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Vista Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alta Vista High (Continuation)'s ranking?

Alta Vista High (Continuation) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Alta Vista High (Continuation)?

The graduation rate of Alta Vista High (Continuation) is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Alta Vista High (Continuation)?

86 students attend Alta Vista High (Continuation).

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Alta Vista High (Continuation) students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Vista High (Continuation)?

Alta Vista High (Continuation) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Alta Vista High (Continuation) offer ?

Alta Vista High (Continuation) offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Alta Vista High (Continuation) part of?

Alta Vista High (Continuation) is part of Vista Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 86 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Graduation Rate
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education