Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) serves 236 students in grades 9-12.
Sierra Vista High (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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (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 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 65% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)'s student population of 236 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is 0.30, 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
#7701 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
12%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Vista High (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is 65%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sierra Vista High (Alternative)?
236 students attend Sierra Vista High (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sierra Vista High (Alternative) students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Vista High (Alternative)?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista High (Alternative) offer ?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sierra Vista High (Alternative) part of?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is part of Whittier Union High School District.
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