Vista Alternative High School serves 25 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vista Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Vista Alternative High School's student population of 25 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
25 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Vista Alternative High School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
<50%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≥50%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
56%
12%
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Hispanic
16%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
24%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
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Graduation Rate
60-79%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vista Alternative High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vista Alternative High School's ranking?

Vista Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Vista Alternative High School?

The graduation rate of Vista Alternative High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Vista Alternative High School?

25 students attend Vista Alternative High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Vista Alternative High School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Alternative High School?

Vista Alternative High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Vista Alternative High School offer ?

Vista Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12

What school district is Vista Alternative High School part of?

Vista Alternative High School is part of Fremont Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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