Alta Vista Alternative High School

Alta Vista Alternative High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
215 E Ortega St,  Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Unified School District
4.1
117 Students
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School Details

Head of School
Elise Simmons
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
9
Full Time Teachers
9
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
610
Verbal
660
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
4.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
5:1

Student Diversity

Male
71.4%
Female
28.6%
Hispanic
85.7%
White
14.3%
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School Rankings

#20 Best Public Online HS in California
#51 Best Public HS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Santa Barbara City College 26 Students
University of California - Berkeley 21 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 19 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 18 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 16 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 13 Students
University of California - Davis 11 Students
San Francisco State University 10 Students
University of California - San Diego 9 Students
San Diego State University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 12 Students
History 10 Students
Biology 8 Students
English 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Sociology 5 Students
Environmental Science 4 Students
Veterinary Sciences 4 Students
Aerospace Engineering 3 Students
Creative Writing 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 12 Reviews
4.0 Junior
4/17/2021
The opportunity to create my high school schedule out of college classes, for both high school and college credit was amazing. I allocated time where I thought it was needed, allowing me to get a job, and specializing in career fields not offered at the high school. The teachers were also extremely understanding, working with me to specialize the curriculum so that it progressed my, individual learning journey.
4.0 NicheUser
12/12/2013
One of the best aspects of middle college is the individualized attention each student gets from their teacher. They work hard to meet the academic needs of every student are always there to offer assistance when we need it.
5.0 NicheUser
4/25/2013
I am a part of an advanced program through alta vista highschool. For high school I go to Santa Barbara City College. Therefore I am able to use all of their resources and facilities.

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