Alta Vista High (Continuation)

About Alta Vista High (Continuation)

Alta Vista High is known for its rigorous academic curriculum and its diverse student body. It offers a variety of advanced placement courses and electives, as well as extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and student government. The school also has a strong emphasis on community service and encourages students to participate in volunteer activities.
Alta Vista High has a strong tradition of excellence in athletics, with teams competing in football, basketball, baseball, and other sports. The school has also won multiple awards for its academic achievements, including recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Alta Vista High is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for its students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol, and provides a variety of resources to help students make healthy decisions.
The school also has a vibrant and active student life, with a variety of clubs, organizations, and activities to get involved in. Alta Vista High is truly a place where students can learn, grow, and succeed.

Address:	1575 Bonair Dr. Vista, CA 92084
Phone:	(760) 724-3775
Site:	avhs.vistausd.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	86 students

Overview Alta Vista High (Continuation)

Alta Vista High (Continuation) serves 86 students in grades 9-12.
Alta Vista High (Continuation) placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Alta Vista High (Continuation)

Alta Vista High (Continuation) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Alta Vista High (Continuation) is 0.37, 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.