Enrollment
78
High
DISTRICT 1,478 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MOUNTAIN VIEW-LOS ALTOS UNION HIGH·NCES 062631003931
Alta Vista High
1325 Bryant Ave., Mountain View, CA 94040 · (650) 691-2433 · Santa Clara County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL78 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
39 students
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 17 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 26 | 33% |
| Grade 12 | 35 | 45% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
35.0%
own-school result
Math
5.3%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 0.0% | 35.0% | 30.0% | 35.0% |
| Math | 0.0% | 5.3% | 10.5% | 84.2% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 35.0% | 5.3% |
| 2023-24 | 28.6% | 11.4% |
| 2022-23 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| 2021-22 | 47.4% | 11.1% |
| 2018-19 | 39.3% | 6.5% |
| 2017-18 | 35.7% | 3.6% |
| 2016-17 | 43.8% | 6.5% |
| 2015-16 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014-15 | 22.0% | 3.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Alta Vista High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Santa Clara County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 78 | #1,653 of 2,093 | #70 of 76 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
78
+7 (+10%) vs 2020
-46% since 1990-91, when it was 144
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
was 10.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 78 | 5.7 | 13.7:1 | 50% (39) |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 7.3 | 9.9:1 | 50% (36) |
| 2022-23 | 69 | 5.9 | 11.7:1 | 45% (31) |
| 2020-21 | 71 | 7 | 10.1:1 | 41% (29) |
| 2017-18 | 82 | 7.5 | 10.9:1 | 61% (50) |
| 2015-16 | 100 | 8 | 12.5:1 | 50% (50) |
| 2010-11 | 154 | N/A | N/A | 47% (72) |
| 2000-01 | 123 | 6 | 20.5:1 | 22% (27) |
| 1990-91 | 144 | 8 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alta Vista High.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (82 to 78); teachers down 24% (7.5 to 5.7).
About Alta Vista High
Alta Vista High is one of the public schools in Mountain View, California. It is a very small high school. The school covers grades 9 through 12 and reported 78 students in 2024-25. The school is 91% below the average for high schools in California.
Alta Vista High is one of the 3 schools that make up Mountain View-Los Altos Union High (4,435 students in total).
The largest group at Alta Vista High is Hispanic students, at 65%. Smaller groups are 9% Asian, 8% White, 8% Pacific Islander, and 6% multiracial. County-wide, 25% of Santa Clara County residents are Hispanic. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 54%.
Teacher count: 5.7 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 13.7:1. The average for high schools in California, 18.2:1, is higher. Roughly 50% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Santa Clara County is 37%.
The school is in Santa Clara County, where the median household earns about $164,281 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 57% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 4%. Across Santa Clara County, 412 public schools serve about 230,059 students.
Alta Vista High's nearest public school is Mountain View High (about 0.2 miles). The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Alta Vista High falls in the City: Small locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has grown 10%, from 71 to 78. The number of students per teacher increased from 10.1 to 13.7 over 4 years.
The discussion board for Alta Vista High is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Santa Clara County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,902,047
Census ACS
Median income
$164,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
412
230,059 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
- Mountain View HighHigh · 2,187 students
- Los Altos HighHigh · 2,170 students
Other schools in Mountain View
- Mountain View HighHigh · 2,187 students
- Isaac Newton Graham MiddleMiddle · 860 students
- Crittenden MiddleMiddle · 616 students
- Stevenson ElementaryElementary · 461 students
- Edith Landels ElementaryElementary · 399 students
- Amy Imai ElementaryElementary · 388 students
Other Alta Vista High schools
One other US public school is named Alta Vista High. Alta Vista High is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Alta Vista High SchoolTUCSON, AZ · 495 students
Nearby schools
- Mountain View High0.2 mi · 2,187
- Oak Avenue Elementary0.4 mi · 334
- Cherry Chase Elementary0.6 mi · 622
- Sunnyvale Middle0.6 mi · 1,053
- Georgina P. Blach Junior High1.1 mi · 388
- Cumberland Elementary1.2 mi · 586
Frequently asked questions
About Alta Vista HighWhat is the total enrollment at Alta Vista High?
Alta Vista High enrolls approximately 78 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Alta Vista High serve?
Alta Vista High serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Alta Vista High is approximately 13.7:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Alta Vista High?
Student demographics at Alta Vista High are roughly 8% White, 65% Hispanic, 3% Black, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Alta Vista High in?
Alta Vista High is part of Mountain View-Los Altos Union High.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.