Serving 7 students in grades 7-8, 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alta Vista ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alta Vista's student population of 7 students has grown by 250% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Alta Vista ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta Vista is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6794 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
86%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alta Vista's ranking?
Alta Vista is ranked #6794 out of 9,602 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 33% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alta Vista?
7 students attend Alta Vista.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Alta Vista students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Vista?
Alta Vista has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Alta Vista offer ?
Alta Vista offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Alta Vista part of?
Alta Vista is part of Santa Barbara Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Alta Vista located?
Alta Vista is located in the Laguna neighborhood of Santa Barbara, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Laguna.
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