- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chula Vista, CA
Alta Vista Academy
Federal NCES profile for Alta Vista Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063864010385
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Vista Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.5:1
- small classes for California
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Vista Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Academy ranks #1 of 10 schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Sweetwater Union High · California
NCES ID 063864010385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Alta Vista Academy shrank from 33 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 6.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 063864010385 · Chula Vista, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 4.5:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High (2,557 students)
Alta Vista Academy shrank from 33 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 6.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alta Vista Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High
2,557 students
- Otay Ranch Sen
Otay Ranch Senior High
2,440 students
- Sweetwater Hig
Sweetwater High
2,290 students
- Olympian High
Olympian High
2,289 students
- Bonita Vista S
Bonita Vista Senior High
1,960 students
- This school 27
Alta Vista Academy
27 students
What this shows Alta Vista Academy reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Vista Academy compares
Alta Vista Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.5:1 | ▼ 79% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in California - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 14 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
White 18.5%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Alta Vista Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sweetwater Union High reports $15,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Vista Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otay Ranch Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympian High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonita Vista Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Vista Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,440
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Standard public school
1,542 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter
Standard public school
1,397 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Hawking S.T.E.a.M. Charter
Standard public school
1,321 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Pacific Springs Charter
Standard public school
489 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista
Standard public school
437 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Sweetwater Secondary
Standard public school
372 students 37.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~27 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Vista Academy
How many students attend Alta Vista Academy?
Alta Vista Academy has 27 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Academy is 4.5:1, which is 79% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Vista Academy?
81.8% of students at Alta Vista Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Vista Academy?
The largest demographic group at Alta Vista Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Vista Academy?
Alta Vista Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta Vista Academy rank among schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Academy ranks #1 of 10 schools in Chula Vista, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chula Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Union High?
Besides Alta Vista Academy, Sweetwater Union High also operates Eastlake High (2,557 students), Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students), and Sweetwater High (2,290 students). See the Sweetwater Union High district page for the complete list.