Serving 117 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 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Alta Vista Alternative High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta Vista Alternative High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alta Vista Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Alta Vista Alternative High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alta Vista Alternative High School?
117 students attend Alta Vista Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Alta Vista Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Vista Alternative High School?
Alta Vista Alternative High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alta Vista Alternative High School offer ?
Alta Vista Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alta Vista Alternative High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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