Serving 746 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alta Vista South Public Charter 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 was ≤1% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤1%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)17%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)30-34%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alta Vista South Public Charter?
The graduation rate of Alta Vista South Public Charter is 30-34%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Alta Vista South Public Charter?
746 students attend Alta Vista South Public Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Alta Vista South Public Charter students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alta Vista South Public Charter?
Alta Vista South Public Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alta Vista South Public Charter offer ?
Alta Vista South Public Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alta Vista South Public Charter part of?
Alta Vista South Public Charter is part of Helendale Elementary School District.
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