Norte Vista High School serves 2,056 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,056 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norte Vista High School's student population of 2,056 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,056 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Norte Vista High School 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
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 schools are Norte Vista High School often compared to?
Norte Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norte Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Norte Vista High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Norte Vista High School?
2,056 students attend Norte Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Norte Vista High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norte Vista High School?
Norte Vista High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Norte Vista High School offer ?
Norte Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Norte Vista High School part of?
Norte Vista High School is part of Alvord Unified School District.
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