Enrollment
284
High
DISTRICT 1,400 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WHITTIER UNION HIGH·NCES 064248000496
Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
9401 South Painter Ave., Whittier, CA 90605 · (562) 698-8121 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL284 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
22.0:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.1:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
228 students
DISTRICT 77% · 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 9 | 19 | 7% |
| Grade 10 | 37 | 13% |
| Grade 11 | 108 | 38% |
| Grade 12 | 120 | 42% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · 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
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
41.8%
own-school result
Math
7.1%
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 | 9.1% | 32.7% | 28.2% | 30.0% |
| Math | 1.0% | 6.1% | 24.5% | 68.4% |
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 | 41.8% | 7.1% |
| 2023-24 | 36.1% | 4.0% |
| 2022-23 | 45.1% | 5.3% |
| 2021-22 | 36.6% | 6.3% |
| 2020-21 | N/A | 5.3% |
| 2018-19 | 39.7% | 7.1% |
| 2017-18 | 20.2% | 2.2% |
| 2016-17 | 28.9% | 3.2% |
| 2015-16 | 39.0% | 7.0% |
| 2014-15 | 28.0% | 5.0% |
% 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 Sierra Vista High (Alternative) ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 284 | #1,225 of 2,093 | #324 of 486 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.0:1 | #853 of 1,352 | #254 of 358 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.4% | #1,195 of 1,351 | #278 of 359 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 80.3% | #605 of 1,575 | #237 of 396 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.7% | #751 of 802 | #217 of 227 |
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
284
+48 (+20%) vs 2020
-41% since 2000-01, when it was 485
Student : Teacher
22.0:1
was 21.4:1
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 | 284 | 12.9 | 22.0:1 | 80% (228) |
| 2023-24 | 338 | 12.8 | 26.3:1 | 80% (269) |
| 2022-23 | 324 | 13 | 24.9:1 | 90% (292) |
| 2020-21 | 236 | 11 | 21.4:1 | 70% (166) |
| 2017-18 | 289 | 13.2 | 21.9:1 | 73% (212) |
| 2015-16 | 317 | 14 | 22.6:1 | 75% (238) |
| 2010-11 | 414 | N/A | N/A | 56% (232) |
| 2000-01 | 485 | 12 | 40.4:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sierra Vista High (Alternative).
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (289 to 284); teachers down 2% (13.2 to 12.9).
About Sierra Vista High (Alternative)
Sierra Vista High (Alternative), located in Whittier, California, is a small high school. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend, and enrollment is 284 students. The school's enrollment is 66% smaller than the 838 average for high schools in California.
Whittier Union High counts 7 schools and 9,798 students, including Sierra Vista High (Alternative).
At Sierra Vista High (Alternative), Hispanic students make up 93% of the student body. The remaining students are 4% White. Among people living in Los Angeles County, the Hispanic share is about 48%. Sierra Vista High (Alternative) has a diversity index of 13%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 22.0:1, with 12.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among high schools in California is 18.2:1, lower than at this school. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 80% of enrollment. Public schools in Los Angeles County average 70%.
Across Los Angeles County, median household income is about $90,112, about 36% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is among the 2,244 public schools in Los Angeles County.
Frontier High (Continuation) is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
The federal government classifies Sierra Vista High (Alternative)'s location as Suburb: Large.
The number of students climbed from 236 to 284 over 4 years.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
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- Pioneer HighHigh · 1,000 students
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Other schools in Whittier
- La Serna HighHigh · 2,372 students
- California HighHigh · 2,261 students
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- Granada MiddleMiddle · 989 students
- East Whittier MiddleMiddle · 985 students
Nearby schools
- Frontier High (Continuation)0.0 mi · 364
- Laurel Elementary0.6 mi · 465
- Lake Marie Elementary0.6 mi · 186
- Richard L. Graves Middle0.7 mi · 484
- Evergreen Elementary0.8 mi · 392
- Mulberry Elementary1.0 mi · 447
Frequently asked questions
About Sierra Vista High (Alternative)How large is Sierra Vista High (Alternative)?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) enrolls approximately 284 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Sierra Vista High (Alternative) serve?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista High (Alternative)?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is approximately 22.0:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sierra Vista High (Alternative)?
At Sierra Vista High (Alternative), the student body is approximately 4% White, 93% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Sierra Vista High (Alternative) public or private?
Sierra Vista High (Alternative) is a public K-12 school, overseen by Whittier Union High.
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