Serving 1,578 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Alta Vista Public ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤1% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤1%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)42%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alta Vista Public?
The graduation rate of Alta Vista Public is 42%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Alta Vista Public?
1,578 students attend Alta Vista Public.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Alta Vista Public students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Vista Public?
Alta Vista Public has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alta Vista Public offer ?
Alta Vista Public offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alta Vista Public part of?
Alta Vista Public is part of Adelanto Elementary School District.
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