Enrollment
11
Combined
DISTRICT 660 · STATE 602
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BONITA UNIFIED·NCES 060561005840
Vista (Alternative)
127 West Allen Ave., San Dimas, CA 91773 · (909) 971-8242 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL11 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.8:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.7:1 · STATE 18.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
8 students
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 11 | 100% |
Student demographics
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
BeatsExpectations
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Where Vista (Alternative) ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 11 | #189 of 208 | #23 of 24 |
Ranked against other public K-12 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.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
11
-8 (-42%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.8:1
was 9.5:1
% White
0%
was 11%
% Hispanic
82%
was 68%
% Black
0%
was 16%
% Asian
9%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 11 | 1.6 | 6.8:1 | 73% (8) |
| 2023-24 | 13 | 1.8 | 7.2:1 | 62% (8) |
| 2022-23 | 11 | 1.6 | 6.8:1 | 73% (8) |
| 2017-18 | 19 | 2 | 9.5:1 | 84% (16) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Vista (Alternative).
About Vista (Alternative)
Vista (Alternative) is a very small school serving multiple grade levels in San Dimas, California, under Bonita Unified. The school teaches kindergarten through 12 and enrolls 11 students. That is 98% below the average of about 602 students for combined schools in California.
Vista (Alternative) sits within Bonita Unified, which has 15 schools and 9,905 students.
Of every 100 students at Vista (Alternative), about 82 are Hispanic. The school is also 9% Asian and 9% multiracial. Census figures show Los Angeles County is about 48% Hispanic.
Vista (Alternative) reported 1.6 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 6.8:1. Combined schools in California have an average ratio of 18.6:1. Roughly 73% of students at Vista (Alternative) can receive free or reduced-price lunch.
In Los Angeles County, home to about 9,808,667 people, median household income comes to about $90,112, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Los Angeles County's 2,244 public schools enroll about 1,265,907 students and include Vista (Alternative).
Chaparral High (Continuation) is the nearest public school to Vista (Alternative), less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Vista (Alternative) falls in the Suburb: Large locale category, used for schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Vista (Alternative) reported 19 students in 2017-18 and 11 in 2024-25. Changes that large sometimes follow a school adding or dropping grades, so the two figures may not cover the same grades. The student mix also changed: the Black share decreased from 16% to 0%. From 2017-18 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 9.5:1 to 6.8:1.
The allk12 page for Vista (Alternative) lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
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
Related schools
Other schools in Bonita Unified
- Bonita HighHigh · 1,911 students
- Ramona MiddleMiddle · 1,371 students
- San Dimas HighHigh · 1,235 students
- Lone Hill MiddleMiddle · 870 students
- J. Marion Roynon ElementaryElementary · 842 students
- Arma J. Shull ElementaryElementary · 633 students
Other schools in San Dimas
- Ramona MiddleMiddle · 1,371 students
- San Dimas HighHigh · 1,235 students
- Lone Hill MiddleMiddle · 870 students
- Arma J. Shull ElementaryElementary · 633 students
- Gladstone ElementaryElementary · 518 students
- Fred Ekstrand ElementaryElementary · 475 students
Nearby schools
- Chaparral High (Continuation)0.0 mi · 54
- Fred Ekstrand Elementary0.6 mi · 475
- Arma J. Shull Elementary0.7 mi · 633
- Sutherland Elementary0.8 mi · 488
- Allen Avenue Elementary0.9 mi · 467
- Ramona Middle1.1 mi · 1,371
Frequently asked questions
About Vista (Alternative)What is the total enrollment at Vista (Alternative)?
Vista (Alternative) enrolls approximately 11 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does Vista (Alternative) serve?
Vista (Alternative) serves grades KG-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista (Alternative)?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Vista (Alternative) is approximately 6.8:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Vista (Alternative)?
At Vista (Alternative), the student body is approximately 82% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Vista (Alternative)?
Vista (Alternative) is overseen by Bonita Unified in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.