Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mountain View (Alternative) 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain View (Alternative)'s student population of 318 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 144% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain View (Alternative) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain View (Alternative) is 0.15, 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
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
50-54%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #9367 out of 9,523 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain View (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Mountain View (Alternative) is 50-54%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Mountain View (Alternative)?
318 students attend Mountain View (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mountain View (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain View (Alternative)?
Mountain View (Alternative) has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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