Serving 151 students in grades 7-12, Vista Alternative ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vista Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Vista Alternative's student population of 151 students has grown by 344% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vista Alternative is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
50%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Alternative?
The graduation rate of Vista Alternative is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Vista Alternative?
151 students attend Vista Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Vista Alternative students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Alternative?
Vista Alternative has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vista Alternative offer ?
Vista Alternative offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Vista Alternative part of?
Vista Alternative is part of Fremont Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Vista Alternative located?
Vista Alternative is located in the Grimmer neighborhood of Fremont, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Grimmer.
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