Alta Vista Alternative High School vs. Cuyama Valley High School
Should I attend Alta Vista Alternative High School or Cuyama Valley High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alta Vista Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Cuyama Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 126 students in grades 9-12, Alta Vista Alternative High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 52 students in grades 9-12, Cuyama Valley High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
126 students
52 students
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
60% | 40%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
<50%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
11
15
Grade 10 Students
13
11
Grade 11 Students
42
16
Grade 12 Students
60
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
62%
83%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
29%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.53
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%