Alta Vista Alternative High School vs. Cuyama Valley High School
Should you attend Alta Vista Alternative High School or Cuyama Valley 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
Top Rankings
Alta Vista Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Cuyama Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 63 students in grades 9-12, Cuyama Valley 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 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
134 students
63 students
% Male | % Female
36% | 64%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2492 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≥50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
<50%
n/a
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
5
16
Grade 10 Students
28
16
Grade 11 Students
39
16
Grade 12 Students
62
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
58%
78%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
33%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
11%
