- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Santa Barbara, CA
Alta Vista Alternative High
Federal NCES profile for Alta Vista Alternative High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060141412435
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Vista Alternative High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Santa Barbara · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for California
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Vista Alternative High has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Alternative High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Santa Barbara, CA.
School address
District: Santa Barbara Unified · California
NCES ID 060141412435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Alta Vista Alternative High grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 060141412435 · Santa Barbara, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 13.2:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Dos Pueblos Senior High (2,149 students)
Alta Vista Alternative High grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alta Vista Alternative High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dos Pueblos Se
Dos Pueblos Senior High
2,149 students
- San Marcos Sen
San Marcos Senior High
1,926 students
- Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Senior High
1,924 students
- La Colina Juni 832
La Colina Junior High
832 students
- Goleta Valley 731
Goleta Valley Junior High
731 students
- This school 119
Alta Vista Alternative High
119 students
What this shows Alta Vista Alternative High reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Vista Alternative High compares
Alta Vista Alternative High is a growing 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 0% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.9%
White 30.4%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Alta Vista Alternative High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Barbara Unified reports $18,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Vista Alternative High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Pueblos Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Marcos Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Barbara Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Colina Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goleta Valley Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Vista Alternative High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,926
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Santa Barbara
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Vista Alternative High
How many students attend Alta Vista Alternative High?
Alta Vista Alternative High has 119 students enrolled. It is a high school in Santa Barbara, CA. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Alternative High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista Alternative High is 13.2:1, which is 39% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% 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 Alternative High?
55.6% of students at Alta Vista Alternative High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Vista Alternative High?
The largest demographic group at Alta Vista Alternative High is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in Santa Barbara, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Vista Alternative High?
Alta Vista Alternative High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alta Vista Alternative High rank among high schools in Santa Barbara?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista Alternative High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Santa Barbara, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Santa Barbara on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Barbara Unified?
Besides Alta Vista Alternative High, Santa Barbara Unified also operates Dos Pueblos Senior High (2,149 students), San Marcos Senior High (1,926 students), and Santa Barbara Senior High (1,924 students). See the Santa Barbara Unified district page for the complete list.