Sierra Vista High Alternative School serves 488 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
488 students

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
81%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
16%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sierra Vista High Alternative School?
488 students attend Sierra Vista High Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sierra Vista High Alternative School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Vista High Alternative School?
Sierra Vista High Alternative School has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista High Alternative School offer ?
Sierra Vista High Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sierra Vista High Alternative School part of?
Sierra Vista High Alternative School is part of Whittier Union High School District.
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