Mountain View (Alternative) serves 204 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Mountain View (Alternative) 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 ≤5% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain View (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mountain View (Alternative)'s student population of 204 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
204 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain View (Alternative) 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 Mountain View (Alternative) is 0.17, 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
#3357 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
91%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
6%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
20-24%
85%

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
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 Mountain View (Alternative)'s ranking?
Mountain View (Alternative) is ranked #3357 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain View (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Mountain View (Alternative) is 20-24%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mountain View (Alternative)?
204 students attend Mountain View (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mountain View (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain View (Alternative)?
Mountain View (Alternative) has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mountain View (Alternative) offer ?
Mountain View (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mountain View (Alternative) part of?
Mountain View (Alternative) is part of Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District.
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