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Alta Vista vs. Alta Vista Alternative High School

Should you attend Alta Vista 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
Alta Vista
215 East Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Alta Vista Alternative High School
215 East Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Alta Vista ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 4 students in grades 7-9, Alta Vista ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
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
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
7-9
9-12
Total Students
4 students
134 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alta Vista over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alta Vista Alternative High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
75% | 25%
36% | 64%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alta Vista.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alta Vista Alternative High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alta Vista over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alta Vista Alternative High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Alternative High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6794 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#2611 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alta Vista Alternative High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
<50%
(Top 30% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alta Vista Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
<50%
(Top 50% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alta Vista Alternative High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in CA)
40-59%
(Top 20% in CA)
n/a
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Alta Vista Alternative High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alta Vista by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alta Vista Alternative High School by grade.
Grade 8 Students
3
-
Grade 9 Students
1
5
Grade 10 Students
-
28
Grade 11 Students
-
39
Grade 12 Students
-
62

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alta Vista Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alta Vista Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
100%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alta Vista, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alta Vista Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alta Vista Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alta Vista, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alta Vista Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alta Vista Alternative High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.00
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alta Vista, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alta Vista Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alta Vista Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
(21-22 School Year Data)
14%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alta Vista Alternative High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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