Vista (Alternative)

Vista (Alternative) serves 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : <50%
  • : 11-19%
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Vista (Alternative)'s student population of 13 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Empowering Students for Success'

School Rankings

The diversity score of Vista (Alternative) is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
11-19%
59%
(11-12)
11-19%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
(14-15)
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Vista (Alternative) is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 89%.
How many students attend Vista (Alternative)?
13 students attend Vista (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Vista (Alternative) students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista (Alternative)?
Vista (Alternative) has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista (Alternative) offer ?
Vista (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Vista (Alternative) part of?
Vista (Alternative) is part of Bonita Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : <50%
  • : 11-19%
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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