- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mountain View, CA
Alta Vista High
Federal NCES profile for Alta Vista High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062631003931
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Vista High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #14 of 14
- public schools in Mountain View · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- small classes for California
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Vista High has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista High ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Mountain View, CA.
School address
District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High · California
NCES ID 062631003931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Alta Vista High held near 72 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 062631003931 · Mountain View, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
78 enr · 15.6:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,187 students)
Alta Vista High held near 72 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alta Vista High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,187 students
- Los Altos High
Los Altos High
2,170 students
- This school 78
Alta Vista High
78 students
What this shows Alta Vista High reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Vista High compares
Alta Vista High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
88.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,928
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.2%
Asian 9.1%
White 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.8%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Alta Vista High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mountain View-Los Altos Union High reports $29,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Vista High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Altos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Vista High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,170
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Mountain View
1 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 (~78 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Vista High
How many students attend Alta Vista High?
Alta Vista High has 78 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mountain View, CA. CCD year-over-year: 69 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista High is 15.6:1, which is 27% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% 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 High?
40.6% of students at Alta Vista High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Vista High?
The largest demographic group at Alta Vista High is Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment, in Mountain View, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Vista High?
Alta Vista High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta Vista High rank among public schools in Mountain View?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista High ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Mountain View, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mountain View on the city page.
What other schools are in Mountain View-Los Altos Union High?
Besides Alta Vista High, Mountain View-Los Altos Union High also operates Mountain View High (2,187 students) and Los Altos High (2,170 students). See the Mountain View-Los Altos Union High district page for the complete list.