Alta Vista High School serves 62 students in grades 9-12.
Alta Vista High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alta Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alta Vista High School's student population of 62 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alta Vista High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
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 is Alta Vista High School's ranking?
Alta Vista High School is ranked #715 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alta Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Alta Vista High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alta Vista High School?
62 students attend Alta Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Alta Vista High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Vista High School?
Alta Vista High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alta Vista High School offer ?
Alta Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alta Vista High School part of?
Alta Vista High School is part of Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District.
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