1575 Bonair Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
86 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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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%
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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
2%
n/a
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Asian
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12%
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Hispanic
78%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
13%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.37
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Graduation Rate
50-54%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
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School District Name
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

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