ALTA VISTA HIGH (CONTINUATION)

Alta Vista High (Continuation) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Vista Unified school district, located in Vista, CA with about 139 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Alta Vista High (Continuation) has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Alta Vista High School, located in Vista, California, is a specialized continuation high school within the Vista Unified School District. It is designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may struggle in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes, personalized attention, and a modified curriculum, the school aims to help students who have fallen behind in credits get back on track toward high school graduation.

The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, focusing on credit recovery, social-emotional development, and career readiness. Beyond academics, Alta Vista provides resources to help students overcome personal or academic hurdles, fostering a culture of accountability and resilience. With its dedicated staff and smaller campus environment, the school serves as a crucial bridge for students aiming to earn their diplomas and transition successfully into adulthood, whether that path leads to higher education, trade school, or the workforce.

For more information, contact Alta Vista High (Continuation) at (760) 724-3775 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1575 Bonair Dr.
Vista, CA 92084-3572
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ALTA VISTA HIGH (CONTINUATION) is a public Title I school in Vista, CA with about 139 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Vista Unified
Total Students:
139
Teachers:
11.52
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 139 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALTA VISTA HIGH (CONTINUATION) is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.0%
White
11.5%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black or African American
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
41.0%
Male
59.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.