Alta Vista High School is a continuation high school that is part of the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District.
Serving 78 students in grades 9-12, Alta Vista High School 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alta Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alta Vista High School's student population of 78 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Home of the Aztecs
School Rankings
Alta Vista High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta Vista High School is 0.56, 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
#5155 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
8%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Aztec
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alta Vista High School's ranking?
Alta Vista High School is ranked #5155 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alta Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Alta Vista High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alta Vista High School?
78 students attend Alta Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Alta Vista High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alta Vista High School?
Alta Vista High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alta Vista High School offer ?
Alta Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alta Vista High School part of?
Alta Vista High School is part of Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District.
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