Alta Vista High (Continuation)

1575 Bonair Dr.
Vista, CA 92084

www.avhs.vistausd.org

136 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

136

Total Students

6.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta Vista High (Continuation)
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	127
Two or More	1

Hispanic
127 (93.4 %)
White
8 (5.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Vista Unified
Phone:	(760)724-3775
Website:	http://www.avhs.vistausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 40

Grade 12 93