Cuyama Valley High School vs. Alta Vista Alternative High School
Should you attend Cuyama Valley High School or Alta Vista Alternative High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cuyama Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Alta Vista Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 63 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 134 students in grades 9-12, Alta Vista Alternative High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
63 students
134 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
36% | 64%
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2492 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2611 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
<50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40-59%
n/a
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
16
5
Grade 10 Students
16
28
Grade 11 Students
16
39
Grade 12 Students
15
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
78%
58%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
21%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
14%
