Alta Vista

215 E. Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

www.sbunified.org

7 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Alta Vista Alternative Junior High, located in downtown Santa Barbara, is a specialized educational facility within the Santa Barbara Unified School District. The school is designed to serve students who may require a more individualized or non-traditional academic setting than what is offered in a conventional middle school environment. By providing a smaller, more supportive atmosphere, the school focuses on re-engaging students and helping them develop the academic and social skills necessary for success as they transition into high school.

The curriculum and philosophy of Alta Vista prioritize flexible learning pathways and personalized attention to address the diverse needs of its student body. Because it operates as an alternative program, the school emphasizes a close-knit community where teachers can offer targeted interventions and mentorship. Families interested in enrollment or specific program details are encouraged to visit the official Santa Barbara Unified School District website to learn more about the school’s current offerings and administrative resources.

Total Students

1.9

Full-Time Teachers

3.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta Vista
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	6

Hispanic
6 (85.7 %)
White
1 (14.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Barbara Unified
Phone:	(805)966-0883
Website:	http://www.sbunified.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	7
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 8 7