- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vista, CA
Alta Vista High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Alta Vista High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064119006812
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Vista High (Continuation) earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Vista · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- small classes for California
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Vista High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Vista, CA.
School address
District: Vista Unified · California
NCES ID 064119006812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Alta Vista High (Continuation) shrank from 136 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-17.6%).
Teacher FTE added 6.4 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 064119006812 · Vista, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 15:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students)
Alta Vista High (Continuation) shrank from 136 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-17.6%). Teacher FTE added 6.4 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alta Vista High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rancho Buena V
Rancho Buena Vista High
1,949 students
- Vista High
Vista High
1,746 students
- Mission Vista
Mission Vista High
1,670 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
1,158 students
- Roosevelt Midd
Roosevelt Middle
866 students
- This school 90
Alta Vista High (Continuation)
90 students
What this shows Alta Vista High (Continuation) reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Vista High (Continuation) compares
Alta Vista High (Continuation) 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 90 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.9%
White 4.5%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Alta Vista High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Vista Unified reports $17,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Vista High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Buena Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Vista High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,746
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar high schools in Vista
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Rancho Buena Vista High
Standard public school
1,949 students 21:1 students per teacher
Vista High
Standard public school
1,746 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Major General Raymond Murray High
Alternative education program
146 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
North County Trade Tech High
Standard public school
145 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Vista Adult Transition Center
Special-education school
107 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~90 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Vista High (Continuation)
How many students attend Alta Vista High (Continuation)?
Alta Vista High (Continuation) has 90 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 136 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Vista High (Continuation) is 15:1, which is 30% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% 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 (Continuation)?
69.9% of students at Alta Vista High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Vista High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Alta Vista High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment, in Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Vista High (Continuation)?
Alta Vista High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Vista High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Vista, 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 Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Vista Unified?
Besides Alta Vista High (Continuation), Vista Unified also operates Rancho Buena Vista High (1,949 students), Vista High (1,746 students), and Mission Vista High (1,670 students). See the Vista Unified district page for the complete list.