ALTA VISTA SOUTH PUBLIC CHARTER

Alta Vista South Public Charter is a public charter school that is part of the Helendale Elementary school district, located in San Bernardino, CA with about 746 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, Alta Vista South Public Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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 South Public Charter, located in San Bernardino, California, is a tuition-free public charter school that operates under the educational framework of the Alta Vista charter network. The school focuses on providing a personalized and flexible learning environment, often utilizing a "blended learning" model that combines independent study with on-campus support. This approach is designed to cater to students who may need a non-traditional setting to succeed, including those who are credit-deficient, have fallen behind in a traditional classroom, or require a more self-paced academic experience to achieve their high school diploma.

The school emphasizes a student-centered culture that prioritizes individualized academic plans and ongoing mentorship. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close relationships between students and staff, Alta Vista South aims to remove the common barriers to high school completion. Their curriculum is structured to be rigorous yet accessible, ensuring that students not only earn their credits but also develop the necessary skills and confidence to transition into post-secondary education or the workforce.

For more information, contact Alta Vista South Public Charter at (909) 695-9028 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

689 W. Second St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410-3205
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ALTA VISTA SOUTH PUBLIC CHARTER is a public Charter school in San Bernardino, CA with about 746 enrolled students. See other public other schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Helendale Elementary
Total Students:
746
Teachers:
32.71
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 746 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALTA VISTA SOUTH PUBLIC CHARTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
71.3%
White
12.2%
Black or African American
8.8%
Two or more races
4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.3%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

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.